CAREERS At ltbhs

At Little Traverse Bay Humane Society, working with animals goes far beyond adoption. Our campus offers multiple career paths for people who want to help animals while building valuable, transferable professional skills.

Whether you’re interested in hands-on animal care, veterinary medicine, customer service, or nonprofit leadership, every role contributes to our mission of serving pets and the people who love them.

Explore Career Paths at LTBHS

  • Work directly with shelter animals by providing daily care, enrichment, behavior support, and helping pets find loving homes.

    Roles include:

    • Animal Care Attendants

    • Adoption Counselors

    • Shelter Operations Staff

  • Support animal health through diagnostics, surgery, and preventative care for both shelter pets and community pets.

    Roles include:

    • Veterinarians

    • Veterinary Technicians

    • Veterinary Assistants

    • Front Desk Administrators

  • Help pets look and feel their best through professional grooming and hygiene care.

    Roles include:

    • Professional Groomers

    Provide a safe, enriching, and fun environment for pets staying with us while their families are away.

    Roles include:

    • Front Desk Administrators

    • Animal Care Attendants

  • Work with dogs and their owners to build positive relationships and teach skills that help pets succeed at home—or support shelter dogs in thriving during their stay.

    Roles include:

    • Training and Behavior Specialist

  • Drive the mission forward by building relationships, sharing impactful stories, and generating the support needed to care for animals and serve our community.

    This team connects people to purpose—through fundraising, communications, events, and donor stewardship—ensuring we can continue to say “yes” to pets in need and the people who love them.

    Areas of focus include:

    • Fundraising & Donor Relations

    • Marketing & Communications

    • Donation Administration

    • Event Planning & Coordination

  • Behind every successful animal welfare organization is a team leading strategy, operations, fundraising, and community impact.

    Executive & Leadership Roles include:

    • Executive Director

    • Director of Operations

    • Clinic Director

    • Director of Development

    • Director of Administration

    • Director of Finance

    These roles support the mission by leading teams, managing programs, raising funds, and ensuring the organization continues to grow and serve animals and people across Northern Michigan.

With more than 40 team members, Little Traverse Bay Humane Society offers opportunities to build a meaningful career improving the lives of animals and people across Northern Michigan.

Interested in Joining Our Team?

If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Interest Form

Please note: This is not an application for a specific open position. As roles become available, our team reviews submissions and reaches out when there is a potential fit. We also encourage you to check current openings and apply directly through Indeed when positions are posted.