Top 16 Animal rescue Jobs in Pennsylvania

Lifesaving Coordinator
Morris Animal Refuge —Philadelphia, PA
- Part-time
- Public speaking
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
Cat Caregiver Must have valid Drivers License and Weekend Availability
Animal Rescue, Inc. —New Freedom, PA
- $13 - $15 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Caregiving
- Driver's License
- Paid time off
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PetSmart Adoption Center *VOLUNTEER*
Morris Animal Refuge —Philadelphia, PA
- 18 years or older
- Customer service
- Communication skills
Animal Care Technician
HUMANE ANIMAL RESCUE OF PITTSBURGH —Pittsburgh, PA
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Organizational skills
- Ability to stand for extended periods
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Clinic Receptionist
HUMANE ANIMAL RESCUE OF PITTSBURGH —Pittsburgh, PA
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- Medical terminology
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Individual Placement - Maintenance & Facility Management at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge
Student Conservation Association, Inc —Philadelphia, PA
- Full-time
- Carpentry
- Driver's License
- Power tools
Dog Care Manager
The Sanctuary at Haafsville —Breinigsville, PA
- $55,000 - $62,000 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule
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Director of Development & Marketing
Morris Animal Refuge —Philadelphia, PA
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Marketing
- Writing skills
Stable Hand
National Riding Stables Horse Rescue —Gettysburg, PA
- $15 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Maintenance
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Flexible schedule
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Animal Caregiver (Part Time)
Indraloka Animal Sanctuary —Dalton, PA
- $12 - $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
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Animal Care Technician
Char-Wills German Shepherd Rescue —New Ringgold, PA
- From $16 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Office
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Client Service Representative
White Haven Veterinary Hospital —White Haven, PA
- $14 - $16 an hour
- Part-time
- Sales
- Customer service
- Salesforce
- Employee discount
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Dog Care Manager Assistant
The Sanctuary at Haafsville —Breinigsville, PA
- From $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Clean driving record
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Driver's License
- Paid time off
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Veterinary Technician
White Haven Veterinary Hospital —White Haven, PA
- $15 - $23 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Supervising experience
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Vet Tech
ANIMAL CARE SANCTUARY —Milan, PA
- $20 - $21 an hour
- Full-time
- Clinic experience
- Surgery
- Operating room
- Paid time off
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Cat Caregiver Must have valid Drivers License and Weekend Availability
Animal Rescue, Inc. —New Freedom, PA
Applicant must have reliable transportation. Applicant must be willing to work weekends. Applicant must be comfortable working with cats, and have relevant…
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Lifesaving Coordinator

Morris Animal Refuge -
Philadelphia, PA

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Job Details

Part-time | Full-time

Qualifications

Companion animal handling
Customer communication
Van handling

Full Job Description

SUMMARY:

The Morris Animal Refuge is looking for a passionate, organized, and creative people person to join our team as a Lifesaving Coordinator. This position is responsible for supporting our fostering efforts and offsite adoptions. The ideal candidate is committed to furthering the MAR mission of education and animal welfare.

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION please email resume and cover letter to Caitlin Moore
([email protected]), Director of Operations.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

FOSTER COORDINATION

Serve as the primary departmental point of contact for the foster journey; onboarding fosters & approving applications, manage animal flow by coordinating pickups and drop-offs, matching animals with appropriate homes with a high sense of urgency, accountability, and customer service.
Act as the main line of communication for active fosters, responding promptly to resolve questions, concerns, and urgent needs; maintain meticulous records, digital files, and applications while generating accurate data for monthly lifesaving reports.
Serve as a lead for our kitten program, driving the success of our seasonal fostering initiatives. You wi l focus on the welfare of our youngest residents & their fosters by ensuring they receive timely care, appropriate socialization, and prepared for their pathway to adoption.
Strategically develop, expand, and diversify foster program offerings to maximize organizational capacity, including specialized niches such as medical fosters, behavioral support, bottle-baby care, and short-term “field trip” initiatives.
Collaborate closely with other shelter departments to identify care opportunities, streamline operations, and align foster resources with the overall goals of the Lifesaving Department.

OFFSITE PROGRAMS COORDINATION

Coordinate with Volunteer Coordinator to ensure coverage and populations are sufficient, and offsite adoption center(s) is fully stocked and supplies are properly stored
Regularly transport animals to and from offsite adoption center(s) to maintain consistent population, ensuring that animal locations are properly recorded and appropriate records accompany any offsite animals
Assist with volunteer training at offsite adoption center(s) including cleaning and feeding animals, conducting adoption meet-and-greets, and processing adoptions
Maintain open lines of communication with offsite adoption center management and staff
Report any animal health or behavior concerns to shelter management team
Assist in managing the relationship with our offsite program coordinator

CUSTOMER SERVICE & ONLINE COMMUNICATIONS

Ensure a culture of high-quality customer service for both internal and external customers
Nurture external relationships to foster community and potential community partners
Treat all animals (including humans!) with kindness, compassion, and empathy at all times

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a van
Previous experience coordinating and working in animal welfare (adoptions, foster, etc.) is required
High School diploma or GED and some college, trade, vocational school, college, or further education preferred
In lieu of educational credentials, applicants with equivalent work experience will l be considered
Must be proficient using a computer
Knowledge of Gmail, Google Drive, Volgistics Volunteer Management Software, Shelterluv Animal Management Software, and Microsoft Office Suite Programs is a plus
Ability to safely and comfortably lift, carry, and transport loads of up to 50 pounds independently, including shelter supplies, pet food bags, and animals in travel carriers. There are periods of prolonged standing, walking, bending, & lifting

QUALITIES OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

Able to creatively solve problems and work cooperatively with team members
Excellent written and verbal communication ski ls, as well as public speaking skills
Flexible schedule with weekend and evening availability as offsite adoption events may vary from week to week
Self-motivated and able to work on program growth and development independently
Detail-oriented and able to work on multiple projects simultaneously

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Lifesaving Manager

HOURS FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt Position

Full-time position requires a minimum of seven and a half (7.5) hours per day, thirty-seven and a half (37.5) hours per week. Part-time position hours are dictated by the needs of the organization. Daily hours and days of the week (for both full and part-time positions) may vary according to the needs of the department. This schedule includes: days, nights, weekends, holidays, overnight, and on-call work. This position has historically operated from Tuesday-Saturday to accommodate weekend events. One weekend day is required as part of the regular schedule.

INTRODUCTORY ASSESSMENT PERIOD

The introductory assessment period runs from the date of hire for three months thereafter. For employment in any position with Morris Animal Refuge, this introductory assessment period is the period during which the specifics of the job are learned. During this period, either the employee or Morris Animal Refuge may end the employment relationship without notice or prejudice.

EMPLOYMENT

There is no minimum period of employment guaranteed or implied by acceptance of an employment offer. It is the policy of Morris Animal Refuge that even exempt positions are governed by the needs of the agency, which means that employment is for no specified term and either Morris Animal Refuge or the employee, may terminate that employment at any time. The Executive Director has final authority over these decisions and determinations.

Thank you for your interest in pursuing a career at Morris Animal Refuge. Morris Animal Refuge is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status or domestic partner status.

Posted on June 25, 2026

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