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A career of compassion: Working with the animals of Best Friends
That’s why we are not only dedicated to saving the lives of our furry best friends, we want to create a world that is kinder and better for everyone.
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Opportunities nationwide
Whether your passion is accounting or animal care, strategy or social media, technology or training and behavior, there’s a career here for you.
Current Job Openings
Who we are underneath the fur (and feathers)
Best Friends believes in being kind to all, both two- and four-legged beings. Compassion drives our work to save the lives of animals.
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Who are you (other than an animal person)
You are passionate, talented and willing to share your special skills with others in order to save the lives of animals. You are open to new ideas and ways of thinking.
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When we say everybody is welcome, we mean everybody
You are passionate, talented and willing to share your special skills with others in order to save the lives of animals. You are open to new ideas and ways of thinking.
Why work here? See for yourself!
“I love the direction, the kindness, the innovation, the space to be creative — all of those things mean a lot to me… I'm so thankful for the internal culture that is fostered daily.”
Aimee
Senior Manager, Learning Advancement
Salt Lake City, Utah
“This is one of the best places to be. If you're thinking about applying or a full career change, like I did. Don't hesitate. It is amazing.”
Kira
Manager, Volunteer Engagement
Kanab, Utah
“What I love most about my role is that every day I have the opportunity to support my fellow colleagues. I love the fact that we save animals — animals make the world a better place.”
Dawn
Sr. Manager, Employee Engagement & Experience
Remote
We offer some amazing benefits
At Best Friends, we believe in treating all living things as we ourselves would wish to be treated — and that goes for our employees and their families, too.
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“It is rewarding to work at Best Friends, I find endless motivation in the collective work we do because Best Friends celebrates the success of people and pets.”
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"I can't say enough how much I love working for an organization that cares so deeply for animals the way I do. I always was looking for my spot in life and I finally found it. Best Friends has so many wonderful people that come with it and help make this spot shine for me everyday."
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“Every day I get to help people. I am honored to help them on their journey and listen to their stories.”
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“It has been an absolute blessing to be part of such an incredible, intellectual, passionate, compassionate, forward thinking, organization.”
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“It makes all the difference to work where both the leadership and the employees have a genuine concern for the animals as well as each other.”
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