Careers

The Humane Society of Sonoma County (HSSC) has a longstanding tradition of giving hope to homeless animals and we’re happy to offer a part time Academy of Dog Instructor.

This is an exciting opportunity to work for an organization voted Best Nonprofit, Best Animal Adoption Center, and Best Charity Event (Wags, Whiskers & Wine) in Sonoma County by the North Bay Bohemian!  Come and join our team!

HSSC is passionate and dedicated about bringing people and companion animals together for a lifetime of love.  Serving our community since 1931, the Humane Society of Sonoma County is a donor-supported safe haven for animals.  If you love animals and people…you’ll feel right at home in our pack!

The Academy of Dog Instructor position requires excellent personal mechanics in “Positive Reinforcement Dog Training” in addition to superlative customer service skills and must also be capable of teaching group “companion dog” training classes from beginning through advanced levels at both Santa Rosa and Healdsburg shelter locations.

This person will teach specialty classes, including Kinderpuppy, Recall, Loose Leash Walking and other classes that meet the needs and interests of the public and will conduct workshops that focus on dog-training skill development. This individual is also responsible for accomplishing department goals, working collaboratively with internal and external HSSC stakeholders and supporting the mission, goals and philosophy of HSSC

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The salary range for this position is $17.00 – $22.00 per hour DOE.

Please submit resume and cover letter to: jobs@humanesocietysoco.org  We are sorry that we are unable to take phone calls or inquiries in person at this time.

The Humane Society of Sonoma County is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization with a mission to ensure every animal receives protection, compassion, love and care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and offer a benefits package to employees working 20 or more hours a week, which includes health, dental, and vision insurance and a 403(b) retirement plan, along with staff discounts on our services.

Animal services staff are charged with the care of animals in HSSC’s shelters including cleanliness, kindness and compassion for homeless animals. This is a diverse position encompassing all aspects of animal care, adoptions and customer services. This is an entry level position that can lead to career growth in the areas of customer services, veterinary care and vaccinations, and supporting animal behavior. This position is the foundational building block for individuals motivated to learn animal welfare from the ground up and improve the lives of animals while serving our community.

Salary Range: $19 – $22 per hour DOE.

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Please submit resume and cover letter to: jobs@humanesocietysoco.org

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and offer a benefits package to employees working 20 or more hours a week, which includes health, dental, and vision insurance and a 403(b) retirement plan, along with staff discounts on our services.

The Client and Patient Care Representative (CPR) provides excellent phone and in-person customer service at the Community Veterinary Clinic, representing the Humane Society of Sonoma County. This public-facing, low-cost clinic serves qualifying families with pets needing urgent medical or surgical care. The CPR greets clients, answers phones, triages patients, schedules appointments, communicates with veterinarians, enters client and patient information, prepares invoices and discharge paperwork, processes payments, and manages medical records.

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The salary for this position is $21- 23 per hour DOE

Please submit resume and cover letter to: jobs@humanesocietysoco.org We are sorry that we are unable to take phone calls or inquiries in person at this time.

The Humane Society of Sonoma County is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization with a mission to ensure every animal receives protection, compassion, love and care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and offer a benefits package to employees working 20 or more hours a week, which includes health, dental, and vision insurance and a 403(b) retirement plan, along with staff discounts on our services.

HSSC is looking for a High-Volume High-Quality Spay/Neuter (HQHVSN) Veterinarian! HQHVSN is prevention medicine at its most elegant: fast, safe, and incredibly impactful.

We’re expanding to a seven-day-a-week procedures clinic, delivering HVHQSN and a busy safety-net surgery and medicine service. We’re looking for a Spay/Neuter surgeon who thrives on flow, efficiency, technical excellence, and measurable results.

If your perfect day involves dialing in your technique, working with a highly trained tech team, and knowing that you just prevented a cascade of future suffering, welcome!

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Please submit resume and cover letter to: jobs@humanesocietysoco.org  We are sorry that we are unable to take phone calls or inquiries in person at this time.

The Humane Society of Sonoma County is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization with a mission to ensure every animal receives protection, compassion, love and care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and offer a benefits package to employees working 20 or more hours a week, which includes health, dental, and vision insurance and a 403(b) retirement plan, along with staff discounts on our services.

The Kitten Care Coordinator is responsible for managing the flow, placement and return of foster kittens as well as nurturing and educating the volunteer foster caregivers.

This role will be focused primarily on neonate kittens seeking emergency foster care. The Kitten Care Coordinator will be responsible for developing training materials to educate volunteers, ensuring necessary supplies are sent home with foster volunteers, answering questions about kittens’ well-being, and providing preventive medical care throughout the foster assignment.

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Please submit resume and cover letter to: jobs@humanesocietysoco.org  We are sorry that we are unable to take phone calls or inquiries in person at this time.

The Humane Society of Sonoma County is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization with a mission to ensure every animal receives protection, compassion, love and care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and offer a benefits package to employees working 20 or more hours a week, which includes health, dental, and vision insurance and a 403(b) retirement plan, along with staff discounts on our services.

Salary Range: $25 – $35 per hour DOE.

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Please submit resume and cover letter to: jobs@humanesocietysoco.org

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and offer a benefits package to employees working 20 or more hours a week, which includes health, dental, and vision insurance and a 403(b) retirement plan, along with staff discounts on our services.

The Shelter Behavior Specialist is responsible for providing hands-on behavioral support to the shelter population. This role focuses on conducting behavior assessments, reassessments, and creating and implementing behavioral interventions to ensure the well-being and adoptability of shelter animals.

While the primary focus is on animal behavior, the specialist also provides training and guidance to staff and volunteers as needed to support safe and humane animal handling. Additionally, this position plays a key role in supporting adoption and foster efforts by providing consultations and writing behavior recommendations.

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The salary range for this position is $25.00-30.00 per hour DOE.

Please submit resume and cover letter to: jobs@humanesocietysoco.org  We are sorry that we are unable to take phone calls or inquiries in person at this time.

The Humane Society of Sonoma County is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization with a mission to ensure every animal receives protection, compassion, love and care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and offer a benefits package to employees working 20 or more hours a week, which includes health, dental, and vision insurance and a 403(b) retirement plan, along with staff discounts on our services.

HSSC is looking for a Community Medicine-Spay Neuter-Shelter Medicine- Staff Veterinarian!

Shelter medicine is at the leading edge of public health, access-to-care, and doing what matters for animals and the humans who love them.
At HSSC, we’re building a compassionate, community-connected regional resource hub. We are committed to high-quality medical care, practical solutions, and honoring the human–animal bond in all its forms.
If you are a veterinarian who likes your medicine thoughtful, your teamwork collaborative, and your days a blend of impact + heart, apply today!

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Please submit resume and cover letter to: jobs@humanesocietysoco.org  We are sorry that we are unable to take phone calls or inquiries in person at this time.

The Humane Society of Sonoma County is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization with a mission to ensure every animal receives protection, compassion, love and care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and offer a benefits package to employees working 20 or more hours a week, which includes health, dental, and vision insurance and a 403(b) retirement plan, along with staff discounts on our services.