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Employment Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in working for the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA.

As a nationally recognized organization, we are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of the animals in our community. You have the opportunity to become a part of this exciting, positive, innovative and professional organization.

Customer Service Representative – Primarily responsible for answering all general incoming emails and phone calls, processing adoptions and intake paperwork to ensure consistent, quality interactions and a first-rate experience. Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. No calls or walk-ins, please.

Clinic Veterinary Assistant–Veterinary Clinic Assistants are responsible for monitoring and treating all patients with medical concerns within the shelter. They perform thorough intake protocols for all animals entering the shelter, administer daily medications, triage reported health concerns, and provide care for patients housed in critical care areas within the clinic. Clinic Assistants must have a strong team mentality, multitasking and independent decision-making skills, and effective written and verbal communication skills. Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. No calls or walk-ins, please.

Recruiting and Payroll Associate –The Recruiting & Payroll Associate is responsible for assisting with staff recruitment and hiring activities, for processing payroll, maintaining employee records, and assisting with other human resources duties. Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. No calls or walk-ins, please.
Veterinary Surgery Assistant –The CASPCA surgical team completes approximately 30-35 surgeries per day. The majority of surgeries are routine spay/neuter of dogs and cats, however, additional procedures such as amputations, enucleations, and dentals are also performed. Surgery assistants are an essential part of this process and must have the ability to maintain a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and be an effective team player in a fast-paced work environment. Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. No calls or walk-ins, please.
High-Volume Spay/Neuter Veterinarian–The SPCA’s veterinary clinic serves the needs of all shelter pets in care in addition to offering spay/neuter services and monthly walk-in rabies and microchip clinics to the public. Pet retention programs are offered including several Compassionate Care Clinics annually that provide affordable and accessible veterinary care to underprivileged pet owners in our community. We continue to develop new programs and services aimed at keeping animals in loving homes and assisting underprivileged animal shelters increase their own live release rates.
Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. No calls or walk-ins, please.
Licensed Veterinary Technician– Veterinary technicians are an integral part of day-to-day functions and responsibilities at the SPCA. They work as part of a high-quality, high-volume surgical team, as well as with the clinic team to care for shelter, rescue, and publicly-owned animals. They must have a team mentality, independent decision-making skills, hands-on skills, effective written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work with a sense of urgency. Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. No calls or walk-ins, please.