Below is a listing of websites for working in the field of animals and wildlife.
American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) - www.healthypet.com
• Lists accredited animal hospitals and provides hyperlinks to those with websites
American Boarding Kennels Association (ABKA) - www.abka.com
• Has a very limited "Help Wanted" section on its "Classifieds" page
• Offers educational and networking opportunities
American Humane Society - www.americanhumane.org
• Free job board that includes more than AHS jobs throughout U.S. at www.americanhumane.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pa_shelter_services_jobopps
Animal Concerns - www.animalconcerns.org
• Free job board with jobs in DC, FL, MD, NY, OR, and VA only
Animal Jobs - www.animaljobs.com
• Free job board with jobs throughout U.S.
Animal Legal Defense Fund - www.aldf.org
• Free job board is small and lists jobs requiring legal degrees or certificates
Association of American Zoos & Aquariums - www.aza.org
• Free job board at www.aza.org/JobListings
Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) - www.apdt.com
• Job board available to members only
• Also for members are educational and networking opportunities
Association of Professional Humane Educators - www.aphe.org
• Free but very limited job board
• Some workshops and conferences listed
Dog Friendly - www.dogfriendly.com
• List of dog friendly employers at www.dogfriendly.com/server/general/workplace
Equimax - www.equimax.com
• Free job board and advice for horse industry employment
International Wildlife Rehabilitation Center - www.iwrc-online.org
• Free but small job board that also includes many volunteer and internship opportunities - www.iwrc-online.org/jobline/jobs_avail.cfm
Metropets - www.metropets.org/How2help/jobs.php
• Covers DC area, but has hyperlinks to other animal job sites
National Association for Humane and Environmental Education (NAHEE) - www.nahee.org
• Offers training workshops and teaching materials
National Association of Professional Pet Sitters - www.petsitters.org
• Professional association offering some educational materials and networking opportunities
National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association (NWRA) - www.nwrawildlife.org
• Free job board at http://www.nwrawildlife.org/jobsearch.asp
Pet Sitters International - www.petsit.com
• Professional association with opportunities to promote your business, learn more, and network
Simply Hired - www.simplyhired.com
• Search for jobs for employers who allow your dog to accompany you to work
• Jobs listed are heavy on IT, but there is some variety
Society of Animal Welfare Administrators - www.sawanetwork.org
• Professional association with networking and educational opportunitiesFree but small job board
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