The Houston SPCA Employment Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in working at the Houston SPCA.  We currently offer full-time and part-time positions.  Please note that we are not able to acknowledge receipt of every application.  Only applicants who we are able to interview will be contacted.  Due to the overwhelming number of applications received for our openings, please allow up to two weeks for review before contacting the organization regarding status of an application.  Please know that applicants must have a high school diploma, steady employment history, and the ability to pass a background check in order to be considered for employment with the Houston SPCA. 

If you are interested in applying for a position with the Houston SPCA, please complete an online application or download the application.

Please print the application if you are not applying online and once your application is completed, it may be dropped off at the Adoptions Desk at the shelter, mailed to the Houston SPCA at 900 Portway Drive, Houston, Texas 77024, or faxed to the Human Resources Department at 713-869-5857.

Animal Behavior Technician
The Houston SPCA is accepting applications for the position of Animal Behavior Technician. This individual will assist the Animal Behavior Supervisor in the day-to-day activities of the Animal Behavior department. This position will provide assistance to volunteers, staff and the public by counseling on behavior issues based on departmental guidelines, teaching dog/cat training classes, assisting in volunteer behavior training, providing enrichment opportunities for animals in shelter and assessing the behavior of animals to determine adoptability. Previous animal shelter experience is a plus.  Click here to fill out an on-line application.

Animal Care Team Member
The Houston SPCA has an immediate need for Animal Care Team Members.  Successful individuals must be dedicated and hardworking with an interest in animal welfare. This is a fulltime position that requires excellent customer service and the ability to work with all kinds of animals.  Previous animal care experience preferred, but not required. Candidates must have a High School diploma or equivalent with at least 1 year of customer service experience, preferably in a retail environment; great verbal and written communication skills; and be able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds. Weekends are required with some overtime. Starting salary is $9.00 per hour.  Click here to fill out an on-line application.

Animal Care Team Member-Barn
The Houston SPCA seeks experienced candidates to join our BARN staff.  Candidates must have previous experience with Equine and Farm Animals in a working capacity.  May also be asked to work with small animals.   Candidates will need to be able to able to lift 70 pounds (hay bales, grain bags) daily to supply care for 100+ horses and farm animals. BARN staff will maintain facilities (stall mucking), feed and groom animals,   provide customer service to potential adopters by communicating in a professional manner and be able to multi-task daily.  Computer knowledge/experience is also required.  Starting pay is $10.00 per hour.  Click here to fill out an on-line application.

Animal Rescue Technician
Want to join a dedicated team of professionals who assist the community by responding to calls regarding injured and distressed animals?  The Houston SPCA is the only agency in our area providing an injured animal rescue service 24 hours a day 365 days a year.  Candidates must be comfortable handling animals, self motivated and dependable, have a good driving record, be able to work varied shift schedules (weekends and nights included), work in a variety of environmental conditions and be prepared to work as part of a team where other duties may be assigned.  Click here to fill out an on-line application.

Client Care Team Member
The Houston SPCA has an immediate opening for a full-time Client Care Team Member to provide customer service support to community members interested in adoptions or needing general information on the services provided by the Houston SPCA. Schedule will include weekends and evenings. Dependable attendance is a must. Responsibilities include, but not limited to: providing general information to the public in a prompt, professional and friendly manner; providing to support the adoption area including greeting customers as they enter the facility and directing them to appropriate areas; answering questions regarding adopting an animal, explaining procedures and protocols and handling money. This position will also cross-train in other areas such as Admissions and the Call Center.  Candidates must have a High School diploma or equivalent with at least 1 year of customer service experience, preferably in a retail environment; great verbal and written communication skills; and be able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds.  Starting salary is $9.00 per hour.  Click here to fill out an on-line application.

Farm and Equine Animal Care Manager
The Houston SPCA, located near downtown Houston, is seeking an experienced Farm and Equine Animal Care Manager. This position benefits from management experience, a high level of organization and a supreme knowledge of horses.  Successful candidate will be responsible for orchestrating the day to day life of each animal in their charge as well managing a staff of five.  This position will require 5 or more years of experience working in a barn/stable capacity and the ability to manage an average of 60 horses and other farm animals on a daily basis.  Attention to detail and the ability to follow through are essential as the Farm and Equine Animal Care Manager has to organize both horses and people.  Click here to fill out an on-line application.

Veterinary Services Supervisor
The Houston SPCA is currently seeking a Veterinary Services Supervisor for the shelter veterinary clinic.  This individual would be responsible for the daily supervision, scheduling and training of the team of veterinary technicians performing veterinary supportive care for examination, treatment and surgical anesthesia of shelter animals.  The Veterinary Services Supervisor is also responsible for assuring that the Houston SPCA euthanasia guidelines are followed and will participate in euthanasia as necessary.   This position includes opening/closing duties of the shelter and weekend hours.  Requirements for this position are a high school diploma or equivalent (Veterinary Technician Associates and/or business degree preferred) with a minimum of two years working in an animal related business (clinic, shelter, boarding facility, etc.) and two years in a supervisory role preferred.  Click here to fill out an on-line application.

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The Houston SPCA offers a comprehensive benefit package to our full-time employees, which is regularly reviewed to ensure that it meets the ongoing needs of our employees and remains competitive in the industry. Our benefits include the following:

• Healthcare Insurance. We offer medical, dental and vision coverage to our full-time employees and their legal dependents. Premiums are deducted on a pre-tax basis, resulting in additional savings to employees. 
• Life Insurance. We provide basic life insurance. We also offer additional optional life coverage to employees and their dependents. 
• Retirement Plan. We offer a competitive 403(b) Plan; an employer match for employee contributions to this plan is available. 
• Paid Vacation. Full-time employees are provided with a minimum of two weeks of paid vacation accrual per year. 
• Paid Holidays & Sick Leave 
• Employee Outreach and Assistance Programs

This is a brief summary only of current benefits. Please note that these benefits are subject to change at any time.

The Houston SPCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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