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Thank you for your interest in working at Berkeley Humane and saving lives with us! Start your career in the animal welfare space by applying today.

Berkeley Humane is an Equal Opportunity Organization for Volunteers and Staff. Berkeley Humane is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusivity and belonging. We are able to grow and learn better together with a diverse team of volunteers and staff. We embrace individual differences, not limited to life experience, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent that our volunteers and staff bring to their work and to our culture. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.

Open Positions

Full-Time Veterinary Assistant

Summary

At Berkeley Humane, our veterinary team, is essential to the health and well-being of every animal in our care and to the community we serve. As a Veterinary Assistant, you’ll work side-by-side with our veterinarian and support staff to provide high-quality, compassionate medical care to shelter animals and public clinic patients alike.

Job Description:

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To Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter with your desired salary to jobs@berkeleyhumane.org. Your documents must be in Word or PDF format to be considered.

Relief Registered Veterinary Technician

SUMMARY: At Berkeley Humane, we rely on skilled, compassionate veterinary professionals to provide lifesaving care to animals in need. As a Relief Registered Veterinary Technician, you’ll be an essential member of our hospital team, delivering excellent nursing care, supporting surgical procedures, and ensuring every patient receives high-quality, humane treatment.

This on-call role offers flexibility while allowing you to work in a fast-paced, mission-driven shelter environment, helping pets on their journey to loving homes. Click here for the full job description.

TO APPLY: Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your interest to jobs@berkeleyhumane.org with “Relief Registered Veterinary Technician” in the subject line. Your documents must be in Word or PDF format to be considered.

Relief Veterinary Hospital Assistant

SUMMARY: At Berkeley Humane, our veterinary hospital provides high-quality, life-saving care to animals in need. As a Relief Veterinary Hospital Assistant, you’ll work closely with our veterinary team to provide medical support, care for hospitalized animals, and assist with client services.

This part-time, on-call role is perfect for someone passionate about animal welfare, skilled in both people and patient care, and eager to contribute to a team dedicated to saving lives.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Interested? Click here for the full job description.

TO APPLY: Please submit your resume and cover letter with your desired salary to jobs@berkeleyhumane.org and in the subject line enter Relief Vet Assistant position. Your documents must be in Word or PDF format to be considered.

Veterinary Hospital Office Manager

Summary:

At Berkeley Humane, every interaction, from check-in to checkout, impacts the care and comfort of our animal patients and their families. As our Veterinary Hospital Office Manager, you’ll lead front office operations with compassion, professionalism, and purpose.

You’ll support a high-performing team of staff and volunteers while ensuring an excellent client experience, smooth patient flow, and accurate administrative functions. This is a perfect role for someone who loves animals, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and brings leadership, organization, and heart to every task.

Full job description here.

To APPLY

Please submit a cover letter and resume via email to jobs@berkeleyhumane.org with “Veterinary Hospital Office Manager” in the subject line. Your document must be in Word or PDF format to be considered.

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team spotlight

We value compassion, diversity, and commitment – a reflection of our community.

Carly is our Pet Program Manager and has helped thousands of animals find loving homes.

Kristen has over 17 years of experience in animal welfare and is always ready to take on the next challenge.

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testimonials

Every day is the most gratifying day of work I’ve ever had. Knowing that every project and task I do - even every email I send - all goes to saving the lives of the dogs and cats in our care makes me so proud. Best job I’ve ever had.

I joined Berkeley Humane as an intern back in June 2019 working closely with the dogs and their training. After a few months I became a member of staff, and took a more prominent roll on the team. I've loved being involved in every area of work here and have further developed my skills in understanding behavior and in both cats and dogs. Knowing that we're doing our best to find an excellent home for our animals makes my job so much more fulfilling.

Join our team! Bring your knowledge and skills to Berkeley Humane and help us save lives!

Let's get the paw-ty started! I make sure every Berkeley Humane event is going it's absolute best! Events like Bark (and Meow) Around the Block and Pints for Paws bring attention to homeless dogs and cats and allow us to raise money to help save their lives! What can be better than that!?