www.aspca.org
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
424 E. 92nd St
New York, NY 10128-6804
About the ASPCA:
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was the first humane society to
be established in North America and is, today, one of the largest in the world. The organization was
founded by Henry Bergh in 1866 on the belief that animals are entitled to kind and respectful
treatment at the hands of humans, and must be protected under the law. Headquartered in New York
City, the ASPCA maintains a strong local presence, and with programs that extend their anti-cruelty
mission across the country, they are recognized as a national animal welfare organization. They are a
privately funded 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation and are proud to boast more than 1 million
supporters across the country.
Mission:
The ASPCA exists to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals
throughout the United States.
Internship Opportunities:
The ASPCA offers a variety of internship opportunities across the United States. The
experiences range from research to clinical experience for graduate and undergraduate students.
Some examples of internships include:
 Applied Animal Behavior Research
 Veterinarian/Veterinarian Technician Internships
Contact the ASPCA in your area to find more opportunities in your community.
Employment Opportunities:
The ASPCA has established many programs that relieve the pain, fear, and suffering of
animals. Full-time opportunities include:
 Hospital and Adoption Facility Staff
 Humane Law Enforcement Officers
 Legal and Lobbying Staff
 Special Events Planning
 Fundraising Coordination
 Educational Programming Planning
 And Many Others!
The ASPCA looks for candidates who demonstrate outstanding inter-personal communication
skills, the ability to work independently or as a team and those that possess a high degree of integrity
and accountability. All majors, interests, and experience levels are welcome to apply.
Employee Benefits:
The ASPCA offers generous benefits packages for full-time employees. Benefits include:
Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, 401(k), Flexible Spending Accounts, Transit Checks, Tuition
Assistance Program, Training Seminars, EAP, 50% hospital discount, Vacation, Sick,
Personal/Company Holiday time off. Some qualified employees are also offered domestic partner
coverage.