Are you ready to make a difference?
Animal Friends has been saving lives for 80 years – it’s at the very core of what we do. And that’s where our compassionate team steps in to offer lifesaving second chances to the pets who need us most.
We choose to work at Animal Friends because of its mission to serve as a compassionate advocate for animals. And while we spend our time focused on this mission, we also strive to create a compassionate, humane and healthy workplace for ourselves as well.
The Perks of Joining Our Team
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Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Flexible plans and prescription drug benefits.
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PTO
Paid time off, holiday time, birthday pay and flexible scheduling to support your work-life balance.
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401k and Financial Planning
A profit-sharing retirement plan plus personalized support from the experts at Fragasso Financial Advisors to help make sure you are on track for your future.
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Employee Assistance Program
Free resources to support you and your household’s health and well-being.
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Short Term Disability and Term Life Insurance
Employer paid coverage at no cost to you.
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Liability Insurance
Veterinarians are provided with liability and malpractice insurance.
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Student Loan Forgiveness
We are a qualifying employer for those seeking student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
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Continuing Education
Annual allowance for CE credits plus ongoing training and development.
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Pet Care Discounts
Special employee pricing on wellness exams, spay/neuter services, vaccines, prescriptions, flea/tick preventatives, x-rays, tests, bloodwork, dental exams and extractions at our on-site clinic. Plus, discounts at off-site animal hospitals and free private pet cremation services.
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Priceless Adoptions
Employees are encouraged to spend time with our shelter residents throughout the day. We can’t help if you fall in love with a four-legged friend, but we can waive the requested adoption donation!
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Team Events
Whether it’s free onsite yoga or all-staff lunches there is always something going on to help you meet and mingle with your coworkers.
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Paid Meal Breaks
Because it is important to fuel up and recharge throughout the day.
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Casual Dress and Free Animal Friends Gear
From t-shirts to fleece jackets, hoodies and scrubs – we have you covered to help you work comfortably.
When we say that we value diversity and inclusion, we mean it.
We value the unique and different contributions that each team member brings to the animals and the communities we serve. The communities we partner with are diverse and multicultural and we want that to be reflected within our organization as well.
Animal Friends is an equal opportunity employer. We expect differences and celebrate the uniqueness among our employees including but not limited to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status and political affiliation. A multifaceted team is key in delivering lifesaving results.
We hire individuals based on merit, compassion and their ability to have a sense of humor to help us keep this challenging, yet rewarding work in perspective. We want teammates who bring their full-self to, who don't shy away from hard work and use their unique talents to create a humane and compassionate future for every animal friend.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing or otherwise participating in our selection process, please reach out to our HR team by phone at 412.847.7055 or by emailing HR@ThinkingOutsideTheCage.org.
Testimonials
| We’ve gotten two of the sweetest cats from this rescue, and they are very good about making sure the animals go to the best fit home. |  |
I've had Tuttie (Tooty) for a week today. She's settling in really nice. I'm starting to see some of her personality and it's adorable. She's a lover girl for sure. She's smart as she has learned some commands and aims to please. I want to thank animal friends for giving me a chance to give Tuttie a second chance. You guys are amazing. She's bringing a lot of joy to our house and we love her very much. She found her forever home. |  |
We adopted a 2-year old cat 6 months ago. I cannot say enough nice things about Animal Friends. In addition to clinical history and recommendations, they included a behavioral assessment which proved to be accurate and pages of instructions for acclimatizing the new cat. Our Beanz has been a joy to our lives. Their fee was so low, we sent them a contribution. |  |
| I absolutely LOVE this place and what they're doing for these animals as well as those of us who come there to take one of these sweet babies to their forever home. Setting up a meet and greet was a breeze, the facility was beautiful and I will never ever get another pet from anywhere except for here!! |  |
| Wonderful place! I took my chihuahua to the small dog socials and it really helped his anxiety! The staff and volunteers are great! |  |