Part-Time Behavior Assistant Job Summary: This position will assist the behavior department in daily tasks and assist the Behavior Manager in growing the behavior program. Duties & Responsibilities: · Assist Behavior Manager in various tasks, including but not limited to: Assisting with creating behavior profiles Creating and updating signage Assist with implementing behavioral plans Taking … Continued
Position: Veterinary technician or Assistant (Part Time) Job Summary: To assist with providing veterinary medical services to animals at the Durham County Animal Shelter. This includes animal restraint and handling, basic animal care, assisting with medical and surgical procedures, administering medication, record keeping, laboratory testing, cleaning, and equipment maintenance. Duties and Responsibilities: Restraint of animals … Continued
The Animal Protection Society of Durham is looking for a Shelter Veterinarian to join their team of dedicated employees and volunteers. The APS of Durham, located in central North Carolina (regularly listed as one of the top places to live in the U.S.), is celebrating their 50th year of helping animals and serving the community. … Continued
This is the story of Luna (formerly Edna), adopted by the Jewell-Alibhai family. “Wherever we’ve lived in the world we’ve always had dogs, but for the last few years have been without a four-legged friend in our house. The younger members of our family kept up unrelenting pressure this summer and after promises that they … Continued
Here is the story of once shy Gus Gus, as told by his owner Diana Pineda. “I adopted Gus Gus in mid-March 2021. My first rescue cat, Ella, had just passed away and I dropped by APS to see if you had any cats. Somehow that day there were only 2 cats at APS (not … Continued
HELP US CLEAR THE SHELTER! APS is excited to once again be a part of Clear the Shelters! This pet adoption effort is in its’ 7th year with WRAL, which helps pets find their forever home. We encourage you to adopt & donate as part of Clear The Shelters from August 23rd to September 18th. Then … Continued
Marty St. Clair brings us the cute story of her two APS alum cats with lyrical names. We’re so happy she shared their story with us! “Joni (Mitchell) was adopted on September 11, 2015 from APS. She has brought so much joy to our family! You can see her opening her Christmas presents sent to … Continued
APS has an immediate opening for a volunteer videographer! We are looking for a current filmmaker – a professional or amateur – who has experience filming animals with a flexible weekday schedule, ideally 1-2 hours a week plus as needed periodically. They’ll be joining a volunteer team who help take pictures and video of our … Continued
Cat and kitten lovers, it’s time to come on down to APS and adopt! For this week only, August 9th-14th, you can adopt a cat or kitten for only $25. That’s right! Come in to adopt through the end of the day Saturday and bring home a feline for just $25. Visit APS and our … Continued
Foster takeovers are first hand stories from our APS volunteers introducing their foster pets and telling us their fostering journey. “Hi everyone! I’m Suzi, and these are my favorite boys Rumble and Seemingly. We are taking over APS Social Media today so that you can get to know Seemingly! Seemingly is the third cat … Continued
