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Minot Park District

Animal Care Internship

Minot, ND · On-site

$1.0K/wk

Interns have the opportunity to gain experience in many aspects of zoo keeping but are not limited to everything from husbandry, nutrition and care, training, maintenance of animal exhibits and areas ...

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King County

Animal Care Technician

Seattle, WA · On-site

$27.24 - $42/hr

Educate the public on animal behavior, care, training, laws and policies; assist potential adopters in selecting animals; Prepare and issue adoption, redemption and transfer paperwork for the release ...

Santa Fe Animal Shelter

Animal Care Tech 1

Santa Fe, NM · On-site

$14.25 - $19.25/hr

The focus of responsibility for the Animal Care Tech I is to provide of extended animal care and ... Training. • Understand the information on the kennel cards. • Monitoring of animals for health ...

Santa Fe Animal Shelter Inc

Animal Care Tech 1

Santa Fe, NM · On-site

$14.25 - $19.25/hr

The focus of responsibility for the Animal Care Tech I is to provide of extended animal care and ... Participating in on-going education/training, including, but not limited to, on-line courses and in ...

Humane Fort Wayne

Animal Care Lead

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

$19/hr

Provide daily coaching, mentorship, and training to Animal Care team members. * Promote teamwork, accountability, and a positive workplace culture. * Help onboard new employees and provide ongoing ...

Santa Fe Animal Shelter Inc

Animal Care Tech 1

Santa Fe, NM · On-site

$14.25 - $19.25/hr

The focus of responsibility for the Animal Care Tech I is to provide of extended animal care and ... Training. · Understand the information on the kennel cards. · Monitoring of animals for health ...

King County, WA

Animal Care Technician

Seattle, WA · On-site

$27.24 - $34.53/hr

Educate the public on animal behavior, care, training, laws and policies; assist potential adopters in selecting animals; * Prepare and issue adoption, redemption and transfer paperwork for the ...

University of Minnesota

Animal Care Lead

Minneapolis, MN

$26.32 - $32.70/hr

The Animal Care Lead (ACL) acts as a hybrid operational lead and Subject Matter Expert (SME) within ... Training will be provided as needed. Unscheduled, mandatory overtime may be assigned by the direct ...

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How much do animal care training jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for animal care training in the United States is $18.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $20.43 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Animal Care Training vs Veterinary Assistant?

AspectAnimal Care TrainingVeterinary Assistant
Required CredentialsCertification programs, animal handling coursesCertification often preferred, on-the-job training
Work EnvironmentAnimal shelters, pet stores, grooming salonsVeterinary clinics, animal hospitals
Employer & Industry UsagePet care industry, animal rescue organizationsVeterinary practices, animal healthcare industry
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Animal Care Training focuses on preparing individuals to handle and care for animals in various settings like shelters and pet stores. Veterinary Assistants work directly in veterinary clinics, supporting veterinarians with medical tasks. While both roles involve animal care, Animal Care Training emphasizes general pet handling and customer service, whereas Veterinary Assistants perform medical support tasks in clinical environments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in animal care training, and why are they important?

To thrive in Animal Care Training, you need a solid understanding of animal behavior, husbandry, and health, often supported by a degree in animal science or a related field. Familiarity with training tools, animal management software, and relevant certifications such as Certified Professional Animal Care Provider (CPACP) are common requirements. Patience, strong observational skills, and effective communication are essential soft skills for building trust with animals and collaborating with team members. These skills ensure the safety and well-being of animals, promote positive training outcomes, and support a cohesive work environment.

What are some typical challenges faced in an animal care training role, and how can they be managed?

Animal Care Training professionals often encounter challenges such as working with animals that have behavioral issues or require specialized handling. Additionally, clear communication with pet owners or facility staff is crucial to ensure consistency in training methods. Managing multiple animals or species simultaneously can require adaptability and strong time-management skills. Building trust with animals and patience during the training process are key to overcoming these challenges, and ongoing professional development can help trainers stay updated on best practices.

What is animal care training?

Animal care training involves teaching individuals the skills and knowledge needed to properly care for a variety of animals, including companion animals, livestock, and wildlife. It covers areas such as animal handling, feeding, health monitoring, hygiene, and enrichment. Training may be required for animal shelter staff, veterinary assistants, zookeepers, or pet owners, and can be delivered through workshops, certification programs, or on-the-job experience. The goal is to ensure animal welfare and safety while promoting positive human-animal interactions.
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Infographic showing various Animal Care Training job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,056 per year, or $18.3 per hour.

Animal Care Trainee $19.25hr Ellsworth ME

The Jackson Laboratory

Ellsworth, ME

$19.25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

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Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

33rd of 120 rated laboratories

Job description

Your career begins here at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX)!Free Paid Training!

ANIMAL CARE TRAINEES HOURLY WAGE!$19.25/hr.

Do you have a background in Warehouse, Food Service, Retail/ Customer Service, OR Healthcare?? If so, we want to speak with YOU! MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE!

Join the JAX Animal Care team and be part of a mission to improve human health worldwide. This is a full-time position that offers adynamic and supportive work environment.

Animal Care is part of the production team at JAX and work requires attention to detail, working in a highly controlled clean room environment, fast paced that provides continuous physical movement.

Responsibilities include:

The incumbent works under direct supervision to learn the principles and practice basic animal care, husbandry, colony management, animal room maintenance and operations, information systems and record keeping. The incumbent is expected to progress following a prescribed curriculum, learning objectives and practical performance standards. The incumbent is responsible to learn and demonstrate basic proficiency in all aspects of the Primary Animal Care Training curriculum, including general animal care and husbandry duties, area sanitation, barrier entry/exit and safety procedures.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

  • Learn, practice and demonstrate with guidance basic proficiency in animal care, husbandry, colony maintenance, room maintenance and operations, sanitation, record keeping and relevant information systems, standard operating procedures, and staff request. These duties may be conducted with varying requirements dependent on location such as; standard animal room, ABSL-2, hazardous chemical room, dark rooms, and isolators facilities.

  • Transports clean and soil supplies through materials airlock.

  • Progresses from straight transfer (no pups) to cages w/litter, aging, sexing, and weaning. (RAF) Cage changing according to PI staff requests.

  • Successful and accurate daily Welfare check for proper food, water, bedding and wellbeing. Observe & report with guidance variances from health standard.

  • Identifies abnormal animals while learning to determine if for Necropsy or Deviant Search.

  • Performs inventory discard as required.

  • Room Sanitation


Colony Management/Maintaining Colonies (JMCRS)

  • Maintains with guidance appropriate breeding scheme(s), program or area specific

  • Manage with guidance breeding rotation (make-up, retirement, non-productive units)

  • Maintain accurate and legible cage cards and data input


Packing and Shipping

  • Learns to select mice basic stock strains of mice for sales orders

  • Learns how to ship one detail to multiple detail, internal and external sales orders.

  • Learns preparation of shipping containers according to packing guidelines.


Information Processing & General Record Keeping

  • Performs basic data entry and records i.e. AX, cage cards)

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED equivalency as well as prior successful work experience is required for all candidates

  • Lifting 25lbs on a regular basis

  • Walking up a ladder

  • Work well in a fast paced environment

  • Strong attention to detail

Hourly Wage $19.25hr

About JAX:

The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California),Japan andChina. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.

Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community. For more information, please visitwww.jax.org.

EEO Statement:

The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.

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