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ANIMAL WELFARE
Make a Lasting Impact in Animal Welfare

Whether seeking full-time animal welfare jobs or short-term animal welfare volunteering, GVC connects you with organisations improving animal wellbeing worldwide through advocacy, policy, or hands-on care.

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What We Do in Animal Welfare

Animal welfare careers span a wide spectrum – from frontline care to shaping national and international policy.

At GVC, we support candidates into roles within:

  • Animal charities and rescue organisations
  • Wildlife conservation projects
  • Welfare advocacy and policy development
  • Shelter medicine and community outreach
  • Animal welfare volunteering roles for candidates wanting to contribute outside of full-time employment.
  • Animal welfare jobs in International NGOs and not-for-profits
EXPLORE VACANCIES

Animal Welfare
causes supported

50

Volunteers
Placed

100

Continents
supported

6

“GVC matched me with a challenging yet rewarding locum role in eco-tourism medicine—I felt supported every step of the way”

Why Choose GVC for Animal Welfare Roles

Our partnerships open doors to animal welfare jobs that align with your passion, locally or internationally.

Trusted Partnerships

We work with global welfare organisations and charities.

Diverse Opportunities

From shelter medicine to policy and advocacy.

Guidance & Support

Helping candidates move into purpose-driven roles aligned with their values.

Global Reach

Offices in the UK, Australia, and USA with connections worldwide.

Candidate Care

Ongoing support to ensure your transition into welfare roles is both smooth and rewarding.

How it works

Finding Your Place in Animal Welfare:

Explore Opportunities

Tell us where you want to make an impact – frontline, advocacy, or policy.

Tailored Search

We match your skills and values with roles at charities, NGOs, and welfare organisations.

Application Guidance

Support with CVs, cover letters, and interviews for non-profit contexts.

Placement

Connect with the right organisation, locally or internationally.

Ongoing Support

We remain in touch to ensure your new role meets your expectations.

Example Roles We Place

Shelter Veterinarian

Wildlife Conservation Vet

Policy & Advocacy Officer

Community Outreach Coordinator

NGO Programme Manager

Candidate Success Stories

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I had the absolute pleasure of working with GVC and I can confidently say they are one of the best recruiters I’ve ever encountered. Thanks to their dedication and support, I landed a position that I’m incredibly excited about.

Ogus Varoglu
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My whole experience with GVC has been nothing but positive thanks to Lucy Hastings! She’s helped me secure a contract over in Brisbane to fulfil a lifelong dream of mine to travel and live over in Australia!

Olivia Best
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I struggled for years trying to get into the animal care industry... but GVC made it so easy for me by going above and beyond to help me by handling absolutely everything!

Niamh Arkins

Ready to Make a Difference in Animal Welfare?

Join GVC in building a career that improves the lives of animals everywhere.

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