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Please click here for the most up-to-date information on operations during COVID-19. ARF is unable to accept new interns or volunteers, except for fosters , at this time.
Virginia Pitchford Main Entry Visitors to our facility arrive in the warm, welcoming main entry including a donor wall honoring leading contributors to ARF's capital campaign.
Bring your expertise and love for animals to ARF! As ARF continues to grow, so does the need for talented, enthusiastic team members in a variety of roles.
Benefits
Along with a competitive pay scale for the industry, ARF employees gain personal satisfaction from making a difference in the lives of animals and people.
ARF offers the following benefits programs to full-time (30+ hours a week) employees:
*Available to part-time (20+ hours per week) employees
Work Details
ARF is open seven days a week. Some departments work weekday business hours, while others have varied schedules. If an employee accepts a position working directly with animals, holiday coverage is required on a rotating basis.
Positions working directly with animals require physical work including bending and lifting, and exposure to animal waste. Detailed requirements for each position can be found in the individual job descriptions.
Hiring Process
Hiring supervisors take strong consideration of each application received. ARF receives a large volume of submissions and is unable to personally contact each applicant.
After reviewing qualifications, the hiring supervisor may contact an applicant to schedule an interview. A working interview may be necessary to determine if an applicant possesses the necessary skills. Please be advised that an interview is not a guarantee of employment.
ARF is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to the diversity of its staff and strongly encourages all qualified candidates to apply.
Please click here for the most up-to-date information on operations during COVID-19. ARF is unable to accept new interns or volunteers, except for fosters , at this time.
Virginia Pitchford Main Entry Visitors to our facility arrive in the warm, welcoming main entry including a donor wall honoring leading contributors to ARF's capital campaign.
2890 Mitchell Dr
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 256-1273
Adoption Hours
Wednesday-Sunday: 12-6 pm
Early sign-in: 9 am-12 pm
(Weds, Thurs, Fri only)
Business Hours
Monday-Friday: 9 am-5 pm
You can save lives. Together, we can make a difference.
ARF is a 501(c)(3)
Tax ID 68-0240341
ARF has received Charity Navigator's highest 4-star rating for 13 years running.