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CCHS has Full Time Job Openings!

We are currently seeking people to join our team for the positions listed here. All positions are full-time. Please scroll down for more details on responsibilities, qualifications, benefits, and starting pay for all positions.

Humane Educator/Lead Humane Investigator
Animal Care Staff
Shelter Veterinarian (search paused)

Humane Educator/Lead Humane Investigator

^{posted on June 8, 2026}

CCHS has an open full-time salaried position for a Humane Educator/Lead Humane Investigator.

Please send your resume and cover letter to Mary Tiefenbrunn, Executive Director, at director@cuhumane.org. Resumes received without a cover letter will not be considered.

About the Role:

The Champaign County Humane Society (CCHS) seeks a full-time Humane Educator/Lead Humane Investigator. The Humane Educator/Investigator is responsible for developing and implementing humane education programs and curriculum; making presentations to local classrooms and community groups; conducting educational shelter tours; and over-seeing existing programs that include Pet Pals Club, Animal Adventure Camp, and a Parkland College for Kids program.

As the Society’s lead humane investigator, this individual will be an Approved Humane Investigator under the Illinois Department of Agriculture and will investigate complaints regarding possible violations of the Humane Care for Animals Act. This position also includes a leadership role in other outreach initiatives, including support programs for low-income pet owners and assisting the community with feral and free-roaming cat concerns.

Qualifications required:

Experience interacting with groups of children
Comfortable with public speaking to audiences of all ages
Excellent communication/interpersonal skills and handling interactions with the public that may be emotionally charged or otherwise difficult
Good judgement and the ability to handle intense situations with a calm and rational demeanor are essential
Animal handling experience
Knowledge of issues related to companion animal welfare (e.g., free roaming cats; spay/neuter; pet hoarding)

Benefits:

Competitive salary based on experience ($37,000 - $43,000 per year)
Paid holidays/PTO
Employee health insurance, dental and vision plans
Employee retirement savings plan
Employee Assistance Program

Animal Care Staff – Full Time

^{posted on February 9, 2026}

The Animal Care team at CCHS is responsible for daily care and cleaning of animals. This is a full-time position. Hours will include weekend days, some evenings, and some holidays. Starting pay is $16.00 an hour.

To apply, please send resume and letter of interest to the Shelter Manager, Karen Simmons, at karen@cuhumane.org

Qualifications:

Animal handling experience
Knowledgeable in animal behavior

Responsibilities include:

Sanitization and maintenance of animal kennels

Maintenance of facility
Daily feeding of animals
Dog walking
Kennel enrichment
Animal socialization
Animal intakes
Data entry

Benefits:

Employee health insurance, dental, and vision plans
Paid time off
Paid sick leave
Paid holidays
Simple IRA plan
Employee Assistance Program (free mental health counseling)

Physiological Considerations:

Physically demanding position and involves exposure to loud noise
Exposure to strong chemicals/cleaning products as well as varying weather conditions
Heavy lifting

Cognitive Considerations:

Must be able to represent the humane society in a positive manner
Must possess good safety awareness and judgement

Shelter Veterinarian – Full Time

^{posted on Friday, August 1, 2025}

Note: Hiring for this position is currently on hold.

CCHS has an open full-time salaried position for Shelter Veterinarian

Please send your resume and a letter of interest to Mary Tiefenbrunn, Executive Director, at director@cuhumane.org

About the Role:

The Champaign County Humane Society (CCHS) is seeking a compassionate and skilled Shelter Veterinarian (SV) to join our dedicated team. This full-time position plays a key role in maintaining the health and well-being of animals in our care and ensuring the highest standard of shelter medicine.

Reporting to the Executive Director and working closely with the Shelter Manager, the SV oversees medical care and disease prevention for a diverse population of shelter animals. Responsibilities include diagnostics, treatment planning, surgical procedures (including spay/neuter), and mentoring medical staff.

We strive to achieve the ideals set forth by the Association of Shelter Veterinarians’ Guidelines for Standards of Care, and are proud to support a progressive, open-admission shelter that serves companion animals of all types and conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform physical exams, diagnose conditions, and provide medical and surgical treatment for shelter animals (dogs, cats, rabbits, other small mammals, birds, and reptiles)*
Conduct and/or supervise all surgeries, including spay/neuter for shelter animals and public clients through our low-cost program
Develop, implement, and update protocols to prevent disease and ensure animal well-being
Work closely with the medical team, including a surgical assistant, medical lab supervisor and five additional medical staff
Attend leadership meetings to review animal health status, contribute to SOP and protocol updates, and provide staff training

*Expertise in treating exotics is not required; other resources are available to assist with veterinary care of these species.

Why Join Us?

At CCHS, you’ll be part of a passionate team in a new facility that combines meaningful veterinary work with community impact. Our animal population is largely owner-surrendered animals and animals transferred from other local agencies as resources allow. We do not have any government contracts and receive no government funding. In addition to our shelter and adoption program, we offer humane education, conduct humane investigations, and provide support to pet owners through our pet food pantry and low-cost vaccine and S/N clinics.

Benefits:

Competitive salary based on experience ($90,000 – $125,000/year)

Paid holidays, sick leave, and generous PTO

Employee health insurance, dental, and vision plans

Simple IRA with employer contributions

Employee Assistance Program (mental health and wellness support)

How to Apply:

Please send your resume and a letter of interest to:

Mary Tiefenbrunn, Executive Director

Email: director@cuhumane.org

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Medical Lab – Full Time

posted on Wednesday May 28, 2025

CCHS has an open full-time position on the Medical Care staff. This position involves examination and monitoring of animals for health and wellness; administering treatments and medications to shelter animals; fecal analysis; basic cytologies, etc.

Hours will include weekend days, some evenings, and some holidays. Starting pay is $16.50/hour.

Qualifications:

Experience handling dogs and cats in a veterinary setting
Experience with other small animals, a plus, but not required
Experience with animal restraint, a plus, but not required
Good communication skills (in person and in writing)
Good customer service skills recommended
Accurate data entry/computer skills required
Reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail

Responsibilities include:

Examination and monitoring of animals for health and wellness
Administering treatments and medications to shelter animals
Communicating about animal health with the Shelter Veterinarian, Shelter Manager, Medical staff and other departmental staff members as well as with volunteers, interns, and members of the public

Benefits:

Employee health insurance plan
Paid time off
Paid sick leave
Paid holidays
Simple IRA plan
Employee Assistance Program (free mental health counseling)

Psychological Considerations:

Self-motivated and hard working
Comfortable engaging with people
Remain calm under pressure
Flexible and able to shift between different tasks

Environmental Considerations:

Physiological Considerations:

Aspects of this job may be physically demanding and involve exposure to loud noise
Exposure to strong chemicals/cleaning products

Surgery Assistant – Full Time

posted on Friday, May 23, 2025

The Champaign County Humane Society seeks a dependable and hardworking individual for the Surgery Assistant position.

This is a full-time position, starting pay is $16.50/hour.

Experience with animal handling and/or working in an animal shelter or veterinary setting is required.

Primary responsibilities include: surgery preparation; monitoring of animals while under anesthesia and post-op; cleaning and preparation of surgery packs; performing physical exams/vaccinations; administering medications; venipuncture; microchipping; and working closely with the public for low cost spay/neuter appointments.

This position includes data entry and requires a very organized and detail-oriented individual. The position also requires good communication/interpersonal skills.

The Surgery Assistant works closely with the Shelter Manager, Shelter Veterinarian, and Medical Lab Supervisor.

Benefits:

Employee health insurance plan
Paid time off
Paid sick leave
Paid holidays
Simple IRA plan
Employee Assistance Program (free mental health counseling)

Those interested in this position should submit their resume and cover letter to the Shelter Manager, Karen Simmons, at Karen@cuhumane.org

Medical Care Supervisor; Veterinary Technician – Full Time

posted on Friday, June 27, 2025

Champaign County Humane Society seeks an experienced veterinary technician to supervise the Medical Care staff at its animal shelter.

This is a full-time position and will include some evening and/or weekend hours. Salary range is $18.50 to $20.00/hour.

Qualifications: Veterinary technician or equivalent experience; excellent communication and inter-personal skills; organizational skills and attention to detail; prior experience in a supervisory or instructional position is a plus.

Primary responsibilities include: (1) Performing medical exams, vaccinations, and treatments on shelter animals; (2) performing urinalysis, fecal analysis, ear cytology, skin scrapes, FeLV/heartworm testing, X-rays, and other procedures on shelter animals; (3) training and supervision of Medical Care staff, interns, and volunteers; (4) monitoring the treatment schedule for shelter animals; (5) monitoring health of the shelter animal population; (6) overseeing the foster care program; (7) keeping medical records on shelter animals accurate and current; and (8) assisting with annual review and revision of Medical Lab protocols. Other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

Employee health insurance plan
Paid time off
Paid sick leave
Paid holidays
Simple IRA plan
Employee Assistance Program (free mental health counseling)

Those interested in this position should submit their resume and cover letter to the Shelter Manager, Karen Simmons, at Karen@cuhumane.org

Animal Care Staff – Full Time

^{posted on February 9, 2026}

To apply, please send resume and letter of interest to the Shelter Manager, Karen Simmons, at karen@cuhumane.org

Qualifications:

Animal handling experience
Knowledgeable in animal behavior

Responsibilities include:

Sanitization and maintenance of animal kennels

Maintenance of facility
Daily feeding of animals
Dog walking
Kennel enrichment
Animal socialization
Animal intakes
Data entry

Benefits:

Employee health insurance, dental, and vision plans
Paid time off
Paid sick leave
Paid holidays
Simple IRA plan
Employee Assistance Program (free mental health counseling)

Physiological Considerations:

Physically demanding position and involves exposure to loud noise
Exposure to strong chemicals/cleaning products as well as varying weather conditions
Heavy lifting

Cognitive Considerations:

Must be able to represent the humane society in a positive manner
Must possess good safety awareness and judgement

Adoption Staff – Full Time

^{posted on April 7, 2025, updated February 16, 2026}

Adoption staff members at CCHS greet the public and assist our patrons in finding their next animal companion. This is a full-time position. Hours will include weekend days, some evenings, and some holidays. Starting pay is $16.00 an hour.

To apply please send resume and letter of interest to the Shelter Manager, Karen Simmons, at karen@cuhumane.org.

Qualifications:

Experience handling animals is required
Knowledge and/or experience related to pet ownership
Friendly and outgoing
Effective communicator in person, via email, and over the phone
Adept at using a computer and performing accurate data entry

Responsibilities include:

Answering phones and assisting callers
Facilitating safe and positive interactions between animals and potential adopters
Processing adoption applications
Explaining details of pet health and behavior records to adopters
Explaining details of adoption policies and contracts with adopters
Preparing the animal shelter for daily open-hours
Animal Care duties, such as kennel/cage cleaning, dog walking

Benefits:

Employee health insurance plan
Paid time off
Paid sick leave
Paid holidays
Simple IRA plan
Employee Assistance Program (free mental health counseling)

Psychological Considerations:

Self-motivated and hard working
Comfortable engaging with people
Remain calm under pressure
Flexible and able to shift between different tasks

Environmental Considerations:

Must be able to work in a hectic and sometimes noisy environment
Work under pressure with interruptions

Cognitive Considerations:

Must be able to represent the humane society in a positive manner
Must possess good safety awareness and judgement

Physiological Considerations:

Aspects of this job may be physically demanding and involve exposure to loud noise
Exposure to strong chemicals/cleaning products

Executive Assistant – Full Time

^{posted on February 12, 2026}

The Executive Assistant provides administrative and facility management support to the Executive Director of CCHS. This is a full-time position.

Please send your resume and a letter of interest to Mary Tiefenbrunn, Executive Director, at director@cuhumane.org

Skills and Qualifications include:

Bachelor's degree preferred
4 years' experience supporting executives
Expert in Microsoft Office (Word & Excel)
Adept at learning new software
Attention to detail (including proof-reading/grammar and spelling)
Excellent communication skills
Experience trouble-shooting issues with computers and printers
Experience contacting vendors for services
Must be well-organized and able to prioritize workload to meet deadlines

Responsibilities include:

Enters donations into donor management software and generates donor acknowledgements
Prepares weekly bank deposits
Manages inventory and ordering of office supplies
Serves as point-of-contact for IT support
Assists the Director with various aspects of facility management, maintenance, and HR
Makes arrangements for the Society's annual meeting
Other administrative and secretarial duties as assigned

Benefits:

Salary range: $43,000 - $50,000/year
Employee health insurance, dental, and vision plans
Paid time off
Paid sick leave
Paid holidays
Simple IRA plan
Employee Assistance Program (free mental health counseling)

Foster Coordinator – Full Time

^{posted on Wednesday, Aprill 8, 2026}

CCHS has an open full-time salaried position for a Foster-care Coordinator.

Please send your resume and a letter of interest to Mary Tiefenbrunn, Executive Director, at director@cuhumane.org

About the Role:

The Foster-care Coordinator is responsible for developing and facilitating the humane society’s volunteer foster-care programs including long-and-short-term medical foster care; behavioral foster care; foster-to-adopt; and dog-day-out or overnight-stay programs.

Key Responsibilities:

Recruit foster volunteers: Attend recruitment sessions with the CCHS Volunteer Coordinator to speak about the foster program. Review foster applications; conduct interviews with potential foster volunteers.
Provide training, guidance, and support for foster volunteers.
Develop and implement effective protocols and orientation/training materials for all foster programs and roles.
Work closely with the CCHS medical team to ensure that medical foster providers are well supported.
Facilitate the Dogs-Day-Out program: Scheduling outings; matching dogs with handlers; tracking departures and returns; documenting outings and canine behavior; capturing photos for social media.
Work with CCHS Adoption Staff and Event Coordinator on off-site adoption events and other events and activities that facilitate engagement with the public and pet adoption.
Keep all foster volunteer handbooks, waivers, and other forms up to date.

Skills and Experience:

Animal handling and dog training skills
Experience training and/or supervising volunteers, employees, or teams
Customer service experience and communication skills
Project management and organizational skills

Required: Experience working or volunteering in an animal shelter.

Benefits:

Full-time salaried position; pay range: $36,000 - $42,000

Paid holidays, sick leave, and generous PTO

Employee health insurance, dental, and vision plans

Simple IRA with employer contributions

Employee Assistance Program (mental health and wellness support)

How to Apply:

Please send your resume and a letter of interest to:

Mary Tiefenbrunn, Executive Director

Email: director@cuhumane.org