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Compassionate Team!

Our Benefits

Santa Fe Animal Shelter is always looking for talented people who are passionate about supporting animals, saving lives, and spreading compassion. Get ready to join a unique and supportive community that works together to do more good for animals in need.

SFAS is dedicated to compassionate care for animals and for the people who care for them. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer comprehensive benefit packages to full-time staff members to support healthy, productive, and rewarding lifestyles. They include:

  • Health insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401K
  • Basic life insurance
  • Paid sick leave
  • Personal time off
  • Discounts on supplies, vaccinations, and medications for your pets
  • Human Resources Specialist

    We are seeking an experienced professional with a background in personnel management and advocacy to be responsible for coordinating the employment needs of the Santa Fe Animal Shelter. Maintain and enhance the organization's human capital by managing employee elations and human resources policies, programs, and practices. If you are interested in this position, please email your CV to Jackie at jroach@sfhumanesociety.org. Please no phone calls.

  • Animal Adoption Counselor | Part-time, 24hrs a week

    Are you a pet lover with a passion for finding homes for our adorable companions? Do you have a knack for matching personalities between pets and their paw-some new owners? If so, we've got the purr-fect job for you!

    What You'll Do: Be the life saver extraordinaire, pairing pets with their new families Spread love and joy by guiding potential adopters through the process Provide top-notch care and attention to our four-legged friends Create tail-wagging experiences for both pets and their new humans Why Join Us: Work in a wag-tastic environment filled with cuddles and cuteness Help animals find their forever homes and make a real difference Be part of a passionate team dedicated to animal welfare Flexibility with full-time or part-time options available Requirements: Great people skills and a friendly, approachable attitude A heart that beats for animals Ability to match pet personalities with prospective adopters Previous experience in animal care or adoption (a huge plus!)

    Ready to wag your way into a fulfilling and rewarding career? Apply now to be a part of our family and help our furry friends find their happily ever afters! If interested in this position, please send your resume to Toni at tgarcia@sfhumanesociety.org. Please no phone calls.

  • Clinic Veterinarian

    The Shelter Clinic Veterinarian provides high-quality medical care to shelter animals, including spay/neuter procedures, treatment of a wide range of medical conditions, and herd health maintenance. Implements shelter medical protocols as established by the Medical Director, and delivers and ensures humane medical treatment of all animals seen in the Shelter Clinic. If you are interested in this position, please email your CV to Jackie at jroach@sfhumanesociety.org. Please no phone calls.

  • Thaw Hospital - Veterinary Assistant/Technician

    Clare Eddy Thaw Animal Hospital located on the Santa Fe Animal Shelter campus is accepting resumes for experienced full and part time Veterinary Assistant/Technicians. We are seeking team members that have veterinary hospital and animal handling experience. Must be willing to learn and work as a progressive team. We are seeking candidates that are self-motivated, who will administer vaccinations and medication, draw blood, assist the doctors with running diagnostics, assist in surgery, IV catheter placement etc. Must love working with the public, have compassion for animals in need, and possess a strong work ethic. Candidates must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and must be available to work weekends. Bilingual (Spanish) speakers are a plus. Full-time benefits include: Health insurance, Hospital discount, Vacation time. Compensation commensurate with experience. RVT and CVT preferred, but not required. If interested in this position, please send your resume to Michelle at maceves@sfhumanesociety.org. Please no phone calls.

  • Front Desk Receptionists - Spay/Neuter Clinic and Clare Eddy Thaw Hospital

    The Front Desk Receptionists are responsible for the front desk activities of the clinic/hospital including: acknowledging clients in person and over the telephone quickly with professionalism and a warm tone of voice, enthusiasm, etiquette and excellent customer service skills, scheduling spay/neuter, vaccine, and other appointments. Working collaboratively with volunteers, managing patient reminders and client billing, and offering excellent customer service at all times. If you are interested in this position, please send your resume to Michelle at maceves@sfhumanesociety.org. Please no phone calls.

SFAS is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We strive to provide a safe, welcoming and rewarding environment. Some employment offers will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug test.