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Lifeline Animal Project Inc

Animal Care Lead

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$18.50 - $20/hr

This position plays a key role in modeling tasks for fellow animal care staff, ensuring that all animals receive high-quality, compassionate care, and that the shelter environment remains clean, safe ...

Animal Friends of the Valleys

Animal Control Officer

Wildomar, CA · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

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  • PTO

Cleans and maintains the animal control vehicle and cages utilized to detain the animals. * Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports concerning animal control violations and ...

AMORE FOR DOGS

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ANIMAL CAREGIVER

Newport Beach, CA · On-site

$17 - $25/hr

Clean and maintain animal living areas and facilities * Feed animals according to schedules and dietary needs * Monitor animal health and report concerns promptly * Provide enrichment activities to ...

MIT

Animal Technician

Cambridge, MA · On-site

... clean and/or change animal cages/pens/trays; handle/move all animals including larger animals from one cage/pen to another; monitor environmental controls to ensure that temperature and humidity ...

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How much do animal cleaning jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for animal cleaning in the United States is $16.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.98 and $18.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an animal cleaning job?

Animal cleaning jobs involve maintaining the hygiene and cleanliness of animals and their living environments. This can include tasks such as bathing, grooming, cleaning cages or enclosures, and ensuring animals have fresh bedding and water. These roles are commonly found in places like animal shelters, veterinary clinics, zoos, pet shops, and grooming salons. Workers in these positions play an essential part in promoting animal health, comfort, and overall wellbeing.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an animal cleaner, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Animal Cleaner, you need a basic understanding of animal care, sanitation procedures, and health and safety regulations, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with cleaning tools, disinfectants, personal protective equipment (PPE), and sometimes animal management software is generally required. Attention to detail, reliability, and compassion for animals are important soft skills that help maintain a safe and healthy environment. These abilities ensure the well-being of animals, prevent the spread of disease, and support efficient facility operations.

What are some common challenges faced in an animal cleaning role, and how can they be managed effectively?

Animal cleaning professionals often encounter challenges such as managing animal stress, handling unpredictable behavior, and maintaining strict hygiene standards. To manage these, it's important to approach animals calmly and patiently, use proper protective equipment, and follow established cleaning protocols. Regular communication with veterinarians or animal care staff can also help ensure safety and well-being for both the animals and the cleaning team. Developing good observational skills allows you to notice changes in animal behavior, which can prevent accidents and improve overall care.

What is the difference between Animal Cleaning vs Animal Grooming?

AspectAnimal CleaningAnimal Grooming
CertificationsBasic animal care knowledge, possibly pet first aidGrooming certifications or courses often preferred
Work EnvironmentAnimal shelters, veterinary clinics, pet care facilitiesPet salons, grooming shops, veterinary clinics
Employer & Industry UsageAnimal shelters, pet care servicesPet grooming salons, veterinary practices

Animal Cleaning primarily involves cleaning and maintaining animals' hygiene, such as bathing and sanitation. Animal Grooming includes additional services like trimming, styling, and cosmetic care. While both roles focus on animal health and hygiene, grooming is more specialized and often requires specific certifications. Both jobs are essential in pet care industries and often overlap in work environments, but grooming emphasizes aesthetic and styling services.

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Infographic showing various Animal Cleaning job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 64% Full Time, 32% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,528 per year, or $16.6 per hour.

Animal Care Technician - Adoptions/Shelter

Helen Woodward Animal Shelter

Rancho Santa Fe, CA

$20/hr

Part-time

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Job description

Animal Care Technician

Adoptions Department

Part Time (24 hours per week)

Pay: $20.00 hourly

As an Animal Care Technician on our Adoptions team at the world-renowned Helen Woodward Animal Center, you will provide loving care to all adoptable animals including feeding, grooming, cleaning and exercise. Utilizing your knowledge of dog and cat characteristics of all breeds, you will enjoy educating potential owners on animal handling and behavior as well as introduce adoptable animals detailing specific animal history and information. You can make a difference by counseling potential clients who are looking to adopt an abandoned or rescued animal into a forever home.

The Animal Care Technician will ensure quality customer service and maintain the highest level of animal welfare. Along with cleaning animal housing, bedding, food/water dishes and managing daily records for assigned animals, you will have the opportunity to perform basic medical procedures (administer medication, obtain fecal samples) in a state of the art facility. While driving company vehicles with other staff on board, you will have the amazing opportunity to travel out of the city, state or out of the country on single day or multiple day trips to transport rescued pets back to the Center. You will gain valuable skills such as performing temperament testing during onsite and offsite transports on all potential animals coming in while assisting medical personnel. Also participate in Center activities and events as required. (Surf Dog competition, Home for the Holidays, etc.)

Requirements

  • At least 21 years of age
  • Animal Handling Experience (Dog & Cat HIGHLY preferred)
  • Able to lift 50 lbs
  • Must be able to properly handle and control large or difficult dogs/cats
  • Must be able to work closely with animal dander or fur
  • Customer service skills
  • Must posses valid Driver's License and have clean driving record

Helen Woodward Animal Center is a smoke-free environment. Smoking is not permitted in any HWAC building or vehicle.

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