{"id":54025,"date":"2026-01-08T12:05:59","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T17:05:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.secondchanceanimals.org\/?post_type=awsm_job_openings&#038;p=54025"},"modified":"2026-01-08T13:59:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T18:59:07","slug":"apply-to-behind-the-paw-career-preview-program","status":"publish","type":"awsm_job_openings","link":"https:\/\/www.secondchanceanimals.org\/jobs\/apply-to-behind-the-paw-career-preview-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Apply to Behind the Paw Career Preview Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.awsm-job-form-inner h2{display:none;}<\/style>\n<h4><strong>Explore the mission. Meet the team. See the impact.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>At Second Chance Animal Services, great careers start with great purpose. Our Behind the Paw Career Preview Program invites future and current veterinary and animal welfare professionals to step inside our hospitals and shelter for an immersive look at the lifesaving work we do every day.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you are exploring a career with us or applying for an open role, this program lets you experience our mission firsthand. Participants can choose a 3-hour, half-day, or full-day shadow experience depending on their professional interests.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Participants will:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Observe real hospital and shelter operations<br \/>\nMeet the teams behind our Access to Care mission<br \/>\nLearn about our community programs, including vaccine clinics and outreach<br \/>\nSee how Second Chance transforms pets and families every day<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>At Second Chance, careers are more than jobs \u2014 they\u2019re missions. Step behind the paw and see for yourself.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h5><strong>In your cover letter, please let us know which position you are interested in exploring and why.<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Veterinary Assistant<\/li>\n<li>Veterinary Technician<\/li>\n<li>Veterinarian<\/li>\n<li>Animal Care \/ Shelter Care<\/li>\n<li>Reception \/ Client Services<\/li>\n<li>Development \/ Fundraising<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Explore the mission. Meet the team. See the impact. At Second Chance Animal Services, great careers start with great purpose. 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