The Connecticut Humane Society is always looking for valuable team players who are eager to join in our mission of promoting humanity and kindness.

A career with the Connecticut Humane Society is a wonderful opportunity to help hundreds of pets in need while developing practical and intellectual skills that will last a lifetime.

The Connecticut Humane Society offers competitive benefits to all full-time employees consisting of: a 36 or 36.25 hour week (depending on position), a comprehensive health package including medical, dental, life, disability insurance, a 401(k) Plan, paid sick, personal and vacation leave and 10 paid holidays.


The Connecticut Humane Society and Fox Memorial Clinic drug screen all job applicants.

Veterinary Technician, Newington

The Fox Memorial Clinic is seeking an experienced, positive, energetic, hands-on individual for an immediate full- time opening.  This position will be primarily located in the medical department of the Connecticut Humane Society’s Newington shelter with occasional assignments to the Fox Memorial Clinic. This position must understand and be capable of practicing the fundamental skills of animal medical welfare and be guided in day-to-day decision making by these principles and by the Connecticut Humane Society mission.  Primary responsibilities include assisting with the medical care and welfare of animals in the facility; assist with the examination and treatment of animals; perform clinical laboratory procedures such as fecal flotation exams, heartworm tests, urinalysis, feline leukemia tests, etc.; assist with surgical procedures including things like administering injections, placing catheters and monitoring anesthesia. 

Additional primary responsibilities include:  assisting with cleaning/feeding/walking of hospital patients, maintaining clean/sterile surgical area, complete vaccination records and invoices, and receiving/discharging patients.  The schedule will be rotational and will include some weekend days.

Benefits: See top of page.

Education Required: 
Bachelors Degree in Animal Science or 2-3 years related experience.  Certified Veterinary Technician status preferred.

Experience Required: 
Veterinary technician experience.  This position requires moderate to heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs.) and cleaning/feeding in animal wards.  This position will also require controlling and walking dogs, cats and small animals and may require standing for extended periods of time.  Applicants must have a current, valid Connecticut Driver’s license and have/maintain a good driving record.

Please send your cover letter, resume and salary requirements by mail or email to: Fox Memorial Clinic, 701B Russell Road, Newington, CT 06111 ATTN: Joanne Freeman.  Email: jfreeman@cthumane.org


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Overnight Bottle-Feeding Staff

The Connecticut Humane Society is seeking positive, energetic, hands-on individuals with veterinary experience for immediate openings on an Independent Contractor basis.  Primary responsibilities include providing temporary overnight care for bottle-feeding infant animals surrendered to the Connecticut Humane Society. 

Additional primary responsibilities include: pick up and delivery of animals to the Society location that the Independent Contractor is serving. (Newington, Waterford or Westport)

Parameters are as follows:
Hours of care, Monday – Friday, 5:30 pm – 8:30 am, Saturday – Sunday, 5:30 pm – 11 am, Sunday – Monday, 4 pm – 8:30 am.
Caretaker will handle a maximum of 2 bottle feeders at one time.

Compensation is as follows:
These positions will be classified as Independent Contractors and will sign a contracting agreement.  Compensation is $20 per animal per night and a $20 travel allowance for a maximum of $60 per night.

Education Required: 
High School Graduate, Certified Veterinary Technician preferred.

Experience Required: 
A minimum of one year of active employment as a veterinary technician or veterinary assistant to have taken place within the past three years.  Valid CT Driver’s license and a clean driving record. 

Please send your cover letter and resume by mail or email to: Fox Memorial Clinic, 701B Russell Road, Newington, CT 06111.  ATTN: Joanne Freeman or jfreeman@cthumane.org  



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Director, Human Resources - Newington, CT

The CT Humane Society in Newington, CT is seeking a highly skilled forward-thinking professional for this key position in our organization.  This position is based in Newington, CT but will require periodic travel to the Society locations in Waterford and Westport to facilitate team-building and excellent communication.

This is an H.R. generalist role providing overall strategic Human Resources leadership to operations of the CHS.  The Director will possess primary responsibility for the development and implementation of human resources policies, programs and services, including recruitment, selection, retention, legal compliance, employee compensation and benefits, employee relations, employment practices and procedures, employee communications, employee events, and payroll operations.  This position will serve as an internal consultant to the company management team, supervisors and employees on human resources issues that affect performance and business relationships.  The Director will foster a workplace environment consistent with the values and mission outlined by the leadership of CHS. 

Benefits:  See top of page.

Required Experience:  7-10 years minimum experience in a Human Resources generalist capacity is required.   3-5 years experience managing a staff of Human Resources professionals is also required.  Hands-on experience in cross-functional HR capacities including: employee relations, recruitment and hiring is desired.
A bachelor’s degree in HR management, Psychology, or a Business related field required.  A Master’s degree is preferred.  Other professional association certifications (e.g.: SHRM) are desirable.

Required Skills:  The candidate that fills this key leadership role must have a general knowledge of the principles and practices of human resources strategic planning and administration; must be able to establish and maintain effective relationships with the B.O.D., management and employees; must have a thorough understanding of Employment Law and best practices; must be PC literate and well-versed in the use of various software such as MS Office, and HRIS.  This position also requires the ability to anticipate risks, outcomes and consequences and will develop a plan to manage through situations.  Advanced employee relations skills are imperative, as CHS has 3 locations and selected candidate will support the employees in all 3 locations.

Please send your cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Janice Marzano, jmarzano@cthumane.org

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Certified Veterinary Technicians, Waterford and Westport

The Connecticut Humane Society is seeking experienced, positive, energetic, hands-on individuals for immediate P/T openings.  One will be located in our Waterford location and one will be located in our Westport location. Primary responsibilities include assisting with the medical care and welfare of animals in the facility; assist with the examination and treatment of incoming animals; perform clinical laboratory procedures such as fecal flotation exams, heartworm tests, urinalysis, feline leukemia tests, etc.; assist with surgical procedures. 

Additional primary responsibilities include:  assisting with the cleaning/feeding of the shelter pets being served in the facilities medical departments, maintaining a clean/sterile surgical area, maintaining controlled substance records and maintaining file/information organization.  The schedule will include weekends and one weekday.

Education Required:  High School Graduate and Certified Veterinary Technician.

Experience Required:  Veterinary technician experience.  This position requires moderate to heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs.) and cleaning/feeding in animal wards.  This position will also require controlling and walking dogs, cats and small animals and may require standing for extended periods of time. 

Waterford candidates should:  send your cover letter, resume and salary requirements by mail or fax to: CT Humane Society, 169 Old Colchester Road, Quaker Hill, CT 06375.  ATTN: Nancy Patterson.  FAX: 860-437-7181. 

Westport candidates should:  send your cover letter, resume and salary requirements by mail or fax to: CT Humane Society, 455 Post Road East, Westport, CT 06880.  ATTN: Allyson Smith.  FAX: 203-227-2715. 


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Animal Care/Adoption Counselors

The Connecticut Humane Society has a number of openings for dedicated individuals who are committed to achieving the Society’s primary mission of helping homeless pets.  These positions will include the daily care of animals as well as working with the public to place pets into new homes.  Animal care responsibilities include but are not limited to: cleaning, feeding and a heavy amount of animal handling.  These positions will include a weekend schedule. 

Westport has 1 immediate F/T and 1 immediate P/T openings.  These positions will report to the District Manager.

Benefits for F/T staff:  See top of page.

Education Required:  High school or college graduate, valid Connecticut driver’s license and a good driving record.

Experience Required:   A minimum of 2 -3 years animal care experience.

Westport candidates should:  stop by the shelter and fill out an application in person or send your cover letter and resume by mail or fax to: CT Humane Society, 455 Post Road East, Westport, CT 06880.  ATTN: Allyson Smith.  FAX: 203-227-2715.


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