Careers

We are currently hiring for a number of positions at ACCT Philly! 

ACCT Philly is the region’s largest animal care and control service provider, serving the City of Philadelphia by contract. ACCT Philly manages the city’s animal shelter facility in North Philadelphia handling nearly 18,000 animals, from dogs and cats, to small animals, reptiles, birds and wildlife, annually. ACCT Philly is open each and every day of the year for pet adoptions.

ACCT Philly’s mission is to provide shelter, care and life saving efforts for homeless, abandoned, and abused animals and protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Philadelphia, providing a benefit to all of the citizens of the City regardless of race or economic status.

Benefits: 

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Compassion fatigue support
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development support
  • Vision insurance
  • Transportation benefits
  • Free parking and easily accessible via public transportation
  • Positions are eligible for Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program

AVAILABLE POSITIONS: 

To inquire about available positions, please email jobs@acctphilly.org.

With more than 17,000 animals entering ACCT Philly each year, Adoption Counselor is a key part of helping find placement for cats, dogs, and critters through adoption. They are responsible for providing a warm, customer service focused approach to helping people and pets find their perfect match. The Adoption Counselor is expected to be able to coach and help our adopters navigate through the adoption process including to be discussion of: fees, medical/behavior notes, legal requirements, recommendations for integrating a new pet into the household, and any other questions the adopters may have.  

Full job description here .

Please email resume and cover letter to jobs@acctphilly.org

The Animal Protection Officer (APO), will drive a vehicle to patrol streets, respond to requests for service concerning animals and perform routine and complex public safety work in the enforcement of animal control and licensing ordinances.  The APO will provide compassionate and attentive care for animals at all times; follow policy and procedure relating to vehicle and equipment inspection and maintenance; provide daily, monthly and annual reports to document activities and other animal care and control duties as necessary.

Full job description here.

Please email resume and cover letter to  jobs@acctphilly.org

The Community Support Representative (CSC) is often the first and last impression every visitor to ACCT Philly has. As such, they serve as the tone setters for a customer oriented, warm, and welcoming experience. Serving as reception for many of ACCT’s visitors and as admissions and reunifications point people, as well as matchmakers for visitors who wish to save homeless animals, the CSCs have an impactful and varied role centered on high quality customer service that focuses on pets and people, together.

Full job description here .

Please email resume and cover letter to jobs@acctphilly.org

Part of creating a community that is safe and humane for animals is working to connect people with support and resources to help them keep their pets as an alternative to shelter surrender. With an inclusive and equitable approach rooted in non-judgement, the Help Desk Coordinator is the first point of contact for surrender inquiries and requests for support made to  ACCT Philly and Citizens for a No Kill Philadelphia.

Full job description here .

Please email resume and cover letter to jobs@acctphilly.org