Job Opportunities

Do you have a passion for helping animals and want to make a difference? Join our team! Apply in person at the Humane Society of Washington County, Inc. or download a job application. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package (see below). Interested qualified candidates should submit resume, cover letter, one letter of reference, and completed application to jobs@hswcmd.org.

Applications are valid for 60 days. If you have not heard from us within that period, you will need to reapply. Due to the high influx of animal-related calls we receive, we ask that you do not call to check on the status of an application.

Shelter Veterinarian - Full-Time

Are you passionate about the “underdog” and want to play an essential role in saving the lives of thousands of homeless animals a year? This position is for you!

The Humane Society of Washington County (HSWC) is seeking a licensed Veterinarian to oversee the individual and herd health of animals at a mid-sized animal shelter. This position plays a pivotal role in triaging incoming animals, performing rounds, supporting case animals, and partnering with leadership to ensure humane population management and disease control. Most animals are cats and dogs, but small mammals, exotics, and some large animals are also housed on occasion.

The ideal candidate is licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Maryland. Flexible full-time schedule.

The ideal candidate has a sound understanding of shelter medicine and herd management principles and is passionate about seeking positive outcomes for sheltered animals.

Full-time Pay and Benefits:

Salary between $120,000 and $140,000, commiserate with training and experience
$10,000 sign-on bonus ($5,000 after 90 days; $5,000 after first year)
Reimbursement available for DEA licensing and Fear Free Certification
Stipend available towards annual CE requirements
Relocation assistance available
8 paid holidays
Birthday off
80+ hours of accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) a year
Paid family and pet bereavement leave
Retirement Plan- matched up to 3%; full vesting immediately
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account available for employee contributions
Employment counts towards the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Employee Assistance Program
Discount on in-house retail, adoptions, and veterinary services
Discount through Purina Professionals and My Nutramax programs

Please click here to see the full job description for this position.

If you have the qualifications and desire to make a positive impact on the lives of animals, we encourage you to apply!

The Humane Society of Washington County (MD) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Surgical Veterinarian - Full-Time

Are you passionate about spaying and neutering and want to use your interest and expertise to play a critical life-saving role?

The Humane Society of Washington County (HSWC) is seeking a licensed Veterinarian to provide care for animals in need. Primarily focused on High Quality, High-Volume (HQHV) spay/neuter surgeries for shelter animals and community cats, this position also performs other basic surgical procedures that aim to improve overall quality of life (enucleations, amputations, dental extractions, etc.) and participates in the shelter’s preventative wellness and low-cost public spay/neuter programs when needed.

The ideal candidate is licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Maryland. This individual is familiar with sound HQHV practices and is adept at performing 25+ spay/neuter surgeries a day. Flexible full-time schedule.

Full-time Pay and Benefits:

Salary between $125,000 and $150,000, commiserate with training and experience
$10,000 sign-on bonus ($5,000 after 90 days; $5,000 after first year)
Reimbursement available for DEA licensing and Fear Free Certification
Stipend available towards annual CE requirements
Relocation assistance considered
8 paid holidays
Birthday off
80+ hours of accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) a year
Paid family bereavement leave
Paid pet bereavement leave
Retirement Plan- matched up to 3%; full vesting immediately
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account available for employee contributions
Employment counts towards the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Employee Assistance Program
Discount on in-house retail, adoptions, and veterinary services
Discount through Purina Professionals and My Nutramax programs.

Please click here to see the full job description for this position.

If you have the qualifications and desire to make a positive impact on the lives of animals, we encourage you to apply!

The Humane Society of Washington County (MD) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) - Full-Time

Are you passionate about improving the lives of homeless animals? So are we.

The Humane Society of Washington County (HSWC) is seeking a compassionate Registered Veterinarian Technician (RVT) who has experience in providing high quality care to animals in need. Surgeries in our onsite veterinary clinic focus primarily on spaying and neutering and on procedures that aim to improve overall quality of life.

Full-time or Part-time available. Flexible schedule, Monday-Friday. No weekends or on call.

The ideal candidate holds a Maryland State Veterinary Technician License or is eligible to transfer license from another state within 60 days of hire. The candidate has a minimum of one-year experience in the veterinary field. The individual is a solid communicator with the ability to remain focused and positive when there is a need to pivot. Preference given to candidates who have worked in an animal shelter setting or in a HQHV spay/neuter clinic.

As a full-time employee, you’ll receive:

$4,000 sign on bonus ($2,000 after first 90 days; $2,000 after one year)
Competitive pay between $20/hour to $25/hour, commiserate with training and experience
Annual CE stipend
80+ hours of accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) annually
8 paid holidays + Birthday off
Paid family and pet bereavement leave
Retirement Plan- matched up to 3%; full vesting immediately
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account available for employee contributions
Employee Assistance Program
Discount on in-house retail and services and through Purina Professionals program