Careers at AHS
Your Work Can Save Lives
When you bring your skills and talents to the Arizona Humane Society, you’re helping to shape the future of pet welfare. We’re on a mission to save animal lives, and we need passionate, customer service-oriented individuals to make it happen. Come see why Phoenix Magazine voted us “Best Nonprofit” and “Best Place to Volunteer.” (The puppies and kittens might have something to do with it.)
Job Openings
- Sunnyslope Campus
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If you are a current Arizona Humane Society employee, please complete the internal interest form to begin the application process.
Animal Care & Experience Specialist
Supervisor – Shelter Spay and Neuter Surgery Department
Vet Assistant, Vet Tech and/or CVT (3 DAYS OFF WEEKLY)
- Offsite Locations
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If you are a current Arizona Humane Society employee, please complete the internal interest form to begin the application process.
Independent Contractor – Certified Dog Trainer
Part-Time Thrift Store Associate – Cave Creek Thrift
- Nina Mason Pulliam South Mountain Campus
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If you are a current Arizona Humane Society employee, please complete the internal interest form to begin the application process.
Animal Care & Experience Specialist
Development and Data Specialist – Hybrid position
Director of Pet Adoptions and Retail
Healthy Tails Mobile Clinic Vet Tech
Information Technology Specialist
Pet Resource Call Center Specialist
Medical and Intensive Care Supervisor
Staff Veterinarian – South Mountain Veterinary Services
Vet Tech II and/or CVT (3 DAYS OFF WEEKLY) – South Mountain Veterinary Services
- Contract Relief Veterinarians
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The Arizona Humane Society (AHS) is a nationally recognized animal welfare organization providing advanced medical and behavioral care through our Emergency Animal Medical Technician™ team and our Second Chance Animal Trauma Hospital™. In addition, we operate a Kitten Intensive Care Unit (nursery), Parvo Puppy ICU, a full service public veterinary hospital and two high-volume spay/neuter/vaccine clinics. If you are looking for a great way to contribute with teams that are making a difference in our community, please submit your resume, rate, and availability to ahsveterinarian@azhumane.org. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or Veterinary Medical Doctor Degree and license to practice in Arizona or ability to obtain an AZ license required.
Life at AHS
As an established nonprofit, we have many different opportunities for you to use and develop your skill set. And regardless of your career path, you can rest assured that you’ll be surrounded by fellow animal fanatics. From our vet staff to marketing and from volunteer engagement to our facilities team, every person has a vital role in improving the lives of Arizona pets.
And speaking of pets—they’d love to meet you. We encourage you to bring shelter pets into your office for the day, or grab enrichment baskets to play with a pup on your break. (Yes, really!)
What We Offer
- An inclusive culture that truly lives out our core values of innovation, compassion and excellence
- A friendly, professional (and pet-obsessed) work environment
- Holiday pay, paid time off and 401(k) plan
- Competitive pay and medical, dental and vision benefits
- Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program, which provides free services every quarter such as confidential counseling and financial resources
- Got student loans? Employment with AHS may qualify you for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!
- Opportunities for advancement (we love to hire internally!)
- Pets, pets and more pets to cuddle, kiss and love on!
A Culture that Values Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our staff, our volunteers, our supporters and every person who interacts with AHS represent the broad diversity of our community. By valuing diversity and inclusion, we increase our positive impact on pets and people every day.
Join Us!
Want to work for AHS? There are two ways to apply:
- Review our openings above and apply via ApplicantPro (preferred method) OR
- Download an application form (PDF format). If you do not have Adobe Reader, you may download it here. Email your application and resume to: hr@azhumane.org
Have a question about how to apply? Contact us—we’re happy to help. (However, please do not contact us about the status of your application. We’ll be in touch when a decision is made. Thank you.)
Effective January 1, 2023, all Arizona Humane Society campuses will be smoke and tobacco-free for all employees, volunteers, customers, and visitors to provide a clean, healthy, and safe environment.
Application Prerequisites
The Arizona Humane Society is an equal opportunity employer. Pre-employment background and drug screening is required for all employment opportunities.
Due to the high volume of applications received, only those candidates whose qualifications best meet the needs of the hiring department will be considered for an interview.
If you are not immediately selected for an interview, your application will be retained for a period of six months. Please do not call or email for your application status.
BlueCross BlueShield of Arizona creates and publishes Machine-Readable Files on behalf of the Arizona Humane Society.