13 jobs found

Overview:  Ready to join the Factory Farming Awareness Coalition team? Factory Farming Awareness Coalition educates and empowers individuals and communities to support just and sustainable food systems. If you are passionate about our mission, want to make a difference for animals, the planet, and the people who work in and are impacted by factory farming, join us! About FFAC: From social justice to public health to sustainability, factory farming is one of the most serious issues facing the planet. By educating young people and stakeholder audiences about the realities of factory farming, FFAC works to build both a consumer base for a sustainable, compassionate food system and an informed citizenry that supports cultural and legislative change. About the Position: FFAC is seeking an educational coordinator in the Bay Area to raise awareness about factory farming and empower people to make sustainable, compassionate food choices. The primary...

Modern mobile clinic seeking veterinarian: With over 150,000 surgeries performed since 2001, we help reduce the dog and cat overpopulation crisis in and around the pleasant river town of Norfolk in southeastern Virginia. Benefits include competitive salary, flexible hours, vacation and sick time and limited weekends! Experience in high-volume surgery is preferred, caring about animal welfare a must.   Primary Responsibilities and Duties: • Perform surgical sterilizations and other surgeries as required • Oversee and perform surgical monitoring, the administration of pre-anesthetic and anesthetic drugs, and post-surgical monitoring through discharge • Promote the humane care and treatment of animals  • Administer vaccines to clinic patients  • Comply with the applicable state and federal laws established by the Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Requirements...

Nutrition Educator – Hybrid Role in Washington, D.C. Seeking a nutrition educator with an understanding of the health benefits of a plant-based diet and at least five years of experience to join a Washington, D.C., nonprofit that promotes a plant-based diet. A master’s degree in nutrition or public health, registered dietitian credential, and/or Spanish language skills are a plus. About the Physicians Committee The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is dedicated to saving and improving human and animal lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research. Our vision is to create a healthier world through a new emphasis on plant-based nutrition, and scientific research conducted ethically, without using animals. We invite you to visit our YouTube channel , our website , and Physicians Committee president Dr. Neal Barnard’s blog . About the Nutrition Team Over the past three decades, the Physicians...

Position Objectives: To represent PETA to all forms of media To oversee correspondence with media and advise staff on media interactions, including but not limited to outreach letters, arranging interviews and statements, Twitter pitches and other media outreach opportunities   Primary Responsibilities and Duties: Handle incoming requests and inquiries from the media for interviews, statements, information, etc. Secure interviews and media outreach opportunities, ensuring that PETA's message reaches national audiences with maximum impact and exposure Write and edit official media statements and reaction letters, and send them to the appropriate media outlets Proactively research current events and designate appropriate spokespeople to complete media interviews Guide staff members in handling media requests and working with the media Supervise media interviews, including after-hours and weekend media requests Monitor Twitter for...

Position Objectives: To provide excellent customer service to our clients, to promote the humane care and treatment of animals, and to provide support to the mobile clinics division manager and clinic staff   Primary Responsibilities and Duties: • Promote the humane care and treatment of animals • Conduct follow up calls within 24 hours post-surgery • Assist with the day-to-day operations of the mobile clinic program • Perform surgery check-ins and prepare daily reports in accordance with program procedures • Enter medical records into Clinic HQ • Provide support at the clinic, including patient discharge duties • Canvassing of low-income neighborhoods • Transport animals to and from spay and neuter appointments when needed • Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor • Assist clinic staff with cleaning and stocking   Qualifications: • High school diploma • Previous experience in a customer service focused role • Demonstrated...

Position Objective: To support veterinary staff members and to provide the highest quality of care possible to veterinary patients in a humane and professional manner   Primary Responsibilities and Duties: • Promote the humane care and treatment of animals • Assist with admitting patients to the mobile clinics on a daily basis • Work within established policies and procedures under the veterinarian's direction to assist with the following duties: o Restraining clinic patients during surgical preparation o Administrating pre-anesthetic and anesthetic drugs o Performing surgical and post-surgical monitoring of patients through discharge • Assist with inventory management and equipment maintenance • Assist in the maintenance of all program files and records • Deliver, set up, and return the mobile clinic each day in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with established policies • Participate in...

Position Objective: As the local outreach coordinator for TeachKind, you'll strive to make the world a kinder place by helping teachers, students, and schools learn how to help animals! Your focus will be on the areas in southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina where PETA’s Community Animal Project (CAP) serves and you’ll work closely with this division at PETA. Whether it's creating lessons, reaching out to schools, conducting presentations for students or teacher workshops (virtual or in-person), or organizing events to promote empathy for animals, your work will make a huge impact on teachers, students, and school communities! TeachKind's work to foster compassion for animals in young people is growing every day, and we need someone with classroom experience and knowledge in humane education to help us build strong relationships with schools in the local communities we serve.   Primary Responsibilities and Duties: • Creating...

Secure celebrity and professional-athlete support for PETA campaigns and initiatives, including social media campaigns, public service announcements, and advocacy events.  Excellent writing skills, several years of entertainment or sports industry experience, strong attention to detail, and knowledge of–and a passion for – animal rights is a must!   What your day will look like: Developing and maintaining relationships with entertainment industry professionals (e.g., agencies, publicity firms, management companies, photographers, stylists) Organizing celebrity and athlete projects, including photo shoots, and the production and editing of radio and TV commercials Supervising the execution of special events Writing letters to celebrities, sports and entertainment figures encouraging them to get involved in various PETA campaigns or to stop supporting industries or acts that harm animals (e.g., wearing fur, buying an animal from a pet...

Position Objective: To use a variety of undercover investigative methods to conduct field investigations in PETA's focus areas, including the use of animals for food, clothing, experimentation, and entertainment   Location: Varies based on assignment   Primary Responsibilities and Duties: • Travel to different states and temporarily stay on location for various assignments for as long as necessary, sometimes several months at a time • Conduct assigned short- and long-term field observations from beginning to end, including the following duties: o Prepare for and research assignments, as directed by the vice president o Visit and/or obtain employment in various industries that use animals            o Submit daily log notes in a detailed and orderly fashion            o Use photography and videography to...

Position Objectives: To provide high-quality care for patients of high-volume spay and neuter veterinary clinic   Primary Responsibilities and Duties: Perform pre-op physical exams on and administer vaccines to patients Maintain proper and complete medical records Perform tests and assess and communicate patients' test results and medical histories to the attending veterinarian Work under the direction of the veterinarian to prepare animals for surgery and administer medications, including anesthesia drugs Provide administration of anesthetics and monitor patients from prep through their full recovery and independently assess patients' readiness for discharge Maintain controlled-drug and supply inventories and conduct appropriate recordkeeping and reporting Comply with the applicable laws for licensed veterinary technicians established by the Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Complete...

Position Objectives: • To advance animal rights and vegan initiatives by generating media coverage of PETA's campaigns • To coordinate outreach and correspondence with media representatives and establish long-lasting professional relationships to help ensure animal rights issues remain in the spotlight   Primary Responsibilities and Duties: • Prepare and service news releases for PETA campaigns • Develop targeted lists for issue and campaign coverage • Develop new pitch ideas and ways to revamp news releases and pitches in order to increase media coverage of PETA campaigns • Develop contacts and establish relationships with media representatives • Keep informed about PETA's work and media coverage • Keep informed about local and national news stories and track those that are relevant to PETA's campaigns • Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor   Requirements •...

Position Objective: Maximize the reach of PETA’s work with athletes by using innovative strategies with a goal of reaching worldwide fans   Position Responsibilities and Duties: Seek out and develop professional relationships with athletes, agents, teams, and publicists on an ongoing basis in order to set up cross-promotional partnerships for PETA Lead athlete campaigns from ideation through execution and to launch Coordinate campaign design and messaging with the appropriate departments Work across all PETA departments and with its affiliates – particularly with media and social media teams – to maximize exposure and success Stay up-to-date with all sports-related news, events, important dates and strategize fresh, interesting content opportunities Liaise with PETA’s Affiliates and assist in coordinating sports outreach, campaigns, and efforts in other countries Travel to attend events, photo shoots, and other...

Position Objectives: To provide high-quality care for patients of high-volume mobile spay and neuter veterinary clinic   Primary Responsibilities and Duties: • Perform tests and assess and communicate patients' test results and medical histories to the attending veterinarian • Work under the direction of the veterinarian to prepare animals for surgery and administer medications, including anesthesia drugs • Monitor surgery patients from the administration of anesthesia through their full recovery and independently assess patients' readiness for discharge • Maintain controlled-drug and supply inventories and conduct appropriate recordkeeping and reporting • Comply with the applicable laws for licensed veterinary technicians established by the Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration • Communicate with clients regarding post-operative patient care as well as the results of...