Career Development

September 1, 2011

Rising to the Top

If you aspire to be president and CEO of an animal welfare organization, don't miss out on these expert tips for attaining your dream job.

March 1, 2011

Creating a Career Ladder Through Certification

If you're looking toward a long career in animal welfare, earning the Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) designation can give you a valuable boost up the career ladder.

January 1, 2011

A New Vision from SAWA

SAWA has a new look, an updated vision, and a new department in Animal Sheltering magazine to help you save lives and build animal-friendly communities.

September 1, 2010

Coffee Break: Leaving the Sheltering Field and Deciding to Return

In your space, you told us about a time when you decided to stop working in the animal sheltering and rescue field, the reasons you wanted to leave-and what brought you back.

January 1, 2010

Get Smart—and Certified—at HSU

Humane Society University, an affiliate of The HSUS, has received a license as a higher education degree-granting institution by the District of Columbia Education Licensure Commission. What does that mean for you? Read on.

Shelter Diagnostic System

This is an assessment tool designed to help private and public animal shelters run better by surveying employees and making specific recommendations based on survey results.

The Scoop

This free monthly e-newsletter from animalsheltering.org and Humane Society University, in partnership with the Humane Society of the United States, provides the latest news and training updates for the animal care community.

Networking and Internet Groups

Want to connect with your colleagues in the animal care and control field? Check out these networking opportunities.

Humane Society University

Humane Society University (HSU) provides professional development and training to the animal care and control community.

Humane Career Toolbox

Humane Society University's Humane Career Toolbox will be of interest to people of all ages who seek to professionally assist animals. The toolbox contains resources for both beginning and enhancing a career helping animals.

Shelter Volunteer Management Discussion Group

This is a group for managers of volunteers (both paid and volunteer) who work with animal shelters, breed placement groups, and other animal welfare organizations. Join us in exploring issues related to staff-volunteer relations, volunteer recruitment, training, retention, and supervision. This is a great opportunity to share ideas and improve the experience for volunteers as well as discuss the benefits they provide to our organizations.

Job Descriptions and Fact Sheets from Humane Society University

The essential purposes, duties, tasks, responsibilities, and salary information for a variety of animal care and control positions.