Employment Opportunities

Animal Care Manager Intake

Lead the Animal Caregiver team at the Intake and Admissions Center. Full time salaried position Tue through Sat. Ensure animal and staff care and safety, assist medical and behavioral team and manage supplies. Must be experienced with animal care and team management. Great work environment with great benefits. Must be multi-task friendly, problem solver with great communication skills. Bachelor or Associates Degree required. Please email resume to LHinze@pawschicago.org or fax 773 521-1082. No phone calls please. Location: 3516 W. 26th St., Chicago


Lurie Spay / Neuter Clinic & Admissions Center Director

PAWS Chicago is looking for a dynamic, motivated, professional who is passionate about animal welfare and the "No Kill" movement. This individual will be responsible for the management of the PAWS Chicago Lurie Spay / Neuter Clinic and the Intake & Admissions Center. The Clinic performs over 16,000 spay / neuter surgeries and is one of the largest clinics in the country. The Admissions Center will intake over 4,000 animals through Animal Care & Control and our Owner Relinquishment Program. To be successful in this position, you must be able to lead, motivate and manage team members and manage relationships with strategic partners. Extensive Operations, Management, and Business experience a must. MBA or Masters Degree required. Please forward resumes to pfasseas@pawschicago.org


Full Time Certified Veterinary Technician

We offer a fast paced, multi-tasking environment with advanced shelter medicine using state-of-the-art equipment. Work with Shelter Medicine DVM on new exams, sick and injured feline and canine at our intake center 26th St. Chicago, IL. We offer competitive pay ($40k/yr) along with a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical/dental/vision and paid vacation, 401(k), generous pet care discounts and more. Some weekend work required. If you are a certified veterinary technician searching for a new opportunity, have a passion for the humane industry and have at least 1 year of experience in the veterinary field, please e-mail your resume to Lhinze@pawschicago.org or fax to 773 521-1142


Part-time Client Specialist

The Part-time Client Specialist is responsible for answering high volume phone lines in English and Spanish, making customer appointments, checking in customers for surgery or vaccines and other office duties. The hours will generally be afternoons on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, plus a full day either Saturday or Sunday.
Please email your resume to PCobb@pawschicago.org or fax to 773-521-1082.



Full Time Vet Technician

Must have experience in surgical pre & post-op. Prepare dogs/cats for spay/neuter surgery. Draw & administer meds, intubate, vaccinate for PAWS Chicago Lurie Family Spay/Neuter Clinic in Little Village area of Chicago. We are a non-profit offering the largest capacity low-cost/free spay, neuter and vaccine in Chicago area. Come help us grow and make a difference. Generous medical/dental/vision/life benefits, paid Holiday, Vac, Sick/PTO, 401k, 4 day work week! Please email resume to pcobb@pawschicago.org or fax to 773 521-1082.



Part-time/Fill-in Animal Care Giver

Caring for our adoptable animals is one of the most important roles at PAWS Chicago. Animal Care Givers play a crucial role in the physical, emotional and medical needs of PAWS Chicago animals. We are looking for hard-working, reliable and animal-loving individuals to serve in a part time/fill-in role caring for the adoptable animals at our 3516 West 26th Street location. This position is on an as-needed basis and will likely include weekends and/or holidays. Any candidate must be willing to clean all animal rooms/common areas, walk and socialize animals, dispense medication as needed and other tasks as assigned. This is a rewarding experience for any energetic animal lover who wants to be a part of Chicago's most progressive no-kill organization.
Please forward resume/qualifications for 26th St. facility to LHinze@pawschicago.org


Experienced Relief SX Veterinarian

Flexible schedule, usually 7 hr day on Tues, Wed, Thur, Sat or Sun. Spay and neuter cats and dogs, all sizes. Will need to perform 35 sx/day. Please fax or email resume to (PCobb@pawschicago.org or 773 521-1082). Help us grow! 76,000 sx and counting! Call Clinic Manager, Paul Cobb for details at 773 475-9431. Location: 3516 W. 26th St. Chicago, IL, Lurie Family Spay Neuter Clinic

Relief Vet Tech
Part-time and as-needed basis Vet tech for high volume Spay Neuter Clinic. Experience with preparing animals for surgical suite - Monitor animal, draw meds, administer meds/vax/chip, shave, and generally prepare animal for surgery. Intubation experience required. Opportunity for flex hours and making a contribution that makes a difference in animal’s lives. Send resume to pcobb@pawschicago.org or fax 773 521-1082. Competitive pay, weekday and weekend hours available. Location: 3516 W. 26th St., Lurie Family Spay Neuter Clinic