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Red Door Animal Shelter

Animal Care Steward

Chicago, IL · On-site

$15.75 - $20.50/hr

... communication skills. This is a full-time, paid position eligible for Health/Dental Benefits; Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave; Casual Dress. Job Functions Clean animal areas - including ...

Red Door Animal Shelter

Animal Care Steward

Chicago, IL · On-site

$15.75 - $20.50/hr

... communication skills. This is a full-time, paid position eligible for Health/Dental Benefits; Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave; Casual Dress. Job Functions Clean animal areas - including ...

AMORE FOR DOGS

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ANIMAL CAREGIVER

Newport Beach, CA · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

AMORE FOR DOGS SANCTUARY is seeking passionate part-time Animal Caregivers to join our small ... Clear communication and teamwork abilities * Genuine love and passion for working with animals ...

Training provided

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 ... Communication skills including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external ...

Ampcus

Animal Technician

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Communicate animal health observations to appropriate veterinary, research, and compliance personnel. * Maintain accurate and legible animal care and facility records. * Complete per-diem records ...

City of Ontario, CA

Animal Caretaker

Ontario, CA · On-site

$45K - $60K/yr

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, * Excellent written and verbal communication ... Animal Resource of the Inland Empire Agency On July 16, 2024, the Animal Resource Center of the ...

City of Ontario

Animal Caretaker

Ontario, CA · On-site

$45K - $60K/yr

Strong organizational and multitasking abilities Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills ... The Animal Resource Center of the Inland Empire serves the right, if necessary, to accept only the ...

AMORE FOR DOGS

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Animal Caregiver

Newport Beach, CA · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

AMORE FOR DOGS SANCTUARY is seeking passionate part-time Animal Caregivers to join our small ... Clear communication and teamwork abilities * Genuine love and passion for working with animals ...

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 ... Communication skills including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external ...

Z&A Management

Animal Keeper

Woodbridge, NJ · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

As an Animal Keeper, you'll play a hands-on role in animal care while helping guests experience the ... Communicate clearly, respectfully, and proactively. * Show up reliably and contribute to a positive ...

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How much do animal communicator jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for animal communicator in the United States is $21.05, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $25.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an animal communicator?

An Animal Communicator is a professional who intuitively connects with animals to understand their thoughts, emotions, and needs. They use telepathic communication to interpret an animal's feelings, behaviors, and concerns, often helping pet owners address issues or deepen their bond with their pets. Some also assist with lost pet cases, end-of-life transitions, or animal trauma healing. This role can involve in-person or remote consultations, and many communicators work independently or as part of holistic pet care teams.

What does an animal communicator do?

A typical day for an Animal Communicator involves remote or in-person consultations with pet owners, observing animals, assessing their behavior, and relaying insights or recommendations to clients. Challenging aspects of the job may include working with anxious or traumatized animals and managing client expectations about the outcomes of communication sessions. Animal Communicators often collaborate with veterinarians, trainers, or rescue organizations to support animal well-being holistically. The role can be rewarding but requires patience, compassion, and strong communication skills to navigate diverse client needs and sensitive situations.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be an animal communicator?

To thrive as an Animal Communicator, expertise in animal behavior, observation, and interpretation of non-verbal cues is essential, along with a background in animal science, veterinary studies, or relevant training. Many professionals use tools such as client intake forms, behavioral assessment techniques, and may hold certifications in animal communication or related fields. Excellent listening skills, empathy, and the ability to build trust with pet owners set top performers apart in this field. These skills are crucial for accurately conveying insights to clients and improving the well-being of animals and their owners.

How do I become an animal communicator?

To become an animal communicator, one can pursue training through workshops, courses, or mentorship programs that focus on telepathic communication and animal behavior. Developing intuition, practicing with animals, and gaining knowledge of animal psychology can enhance skills; some practitioners also seek certification from reputable organizations. Consistent practice and ethical conduct are essential in this field.
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Infographic showing various Animal Communicator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 76% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,783 per year, or $21 per hour.

Animal Care Specialist

Cincinnati Animal CARE

Cincinnati, OH • On-site

$16.83/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

Animal Care Specialist
Reports to Medical Operations Manager
Join the Team at Cincinnati Animal CARE
At Cincinnati Animal CARE (CAC), we do work that matters.
Every day, our team protects animals, supports our community, and helps save thousands of lives each year through compassionate care, advocacy, and education.
This work is meaningful, fast-paced, and can be challenging, but for the right person, it's incredibly rewarding.
We are a team built for impact, made up of people who care deeply, work hard, support one another, and show up every day committed to making a difference.
If you are passionate about animals, thrive in a mission-driven environment, and want your work to have purpose, we'd love to have you join us.
About the Role
We are looking for an Animal Care Specialist to join our team and play an important role in supporting CAC's mission.
In this position, you will:
  • Care for our hospitalized, resident, and surgical patients.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys meaningful work, takes pride in helping others, and wants to contribute to a growing organization making a real impact in the community.
What You'll Be Responsible For
Your day-to-day may include:
  • Maintain stock of animal care essential items (food, treats, toys)
  • Deliver feedings, outdoor exercise, and in-kennel enrichment for patients
  • Provide clinic yard, walks, playgroup, and in-kennel enrichment
  • Ensure cleanliness of kennels, bowls, linens, toys, and crates for all patients
  • Follow proper cleaning procedures and use appropriate products and chemicals to mitigate the risk of disease spread
  • Animal care dishes, laundry, and other assignments as requested by shift leads or management
  • Contribute to the overall cleanliness of several clinic spaces and clinic trash removal
  • Follow feeding plans, weight monitoring, symptom monitoring, and other medical protocols to monitor and/or report on patient status
  • Restrain and provide other forms of patient management for medical procedures, surgeries, and exams
  • Collaborate with Animal Care Leads to advance animal welfare within the Medical Department
  • Like all employees at CAC, this individual may be assigned additional duties at the request of their supervisor
  • Work alongside of and collaborate with our dedicated volunteer staff to ensure daily responsibilities and ongoing projects are optimal and high functioning.
  • Supporting additional organizational needs as they arise

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role
We're looking for someone who:
  • Is passionate about CAC's mission and animal welfare
  • Brings a positive, team-first attitude
  • Communicates openly and professionally
  • Takes ownership and solves problems proactively
  • Thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
  • Can balance compassion with accountability
  • Is dependable, adaptable, and eager to learn

Qualifications
Preferred/Required:
  • A true team builder who makes everyone feel welcome,
  • Comfortable handling dogs, cats, pocket pets, and other animals with a variety of temperaments and socialization levels,
  • Embodies unwavering commitment to CAC's values, positive workplace culture, and animal care.
  • Strong verbal communication skills,
  • Ability to stay calm under pressure,
  • Willingness to learn medical procedures and protocols to advance ability to assist within the department,
  • Ability to clearly explain surgical discharge instructions and recovery expectations to fosters and adopters,
  • Ability to follow oral instructions.
  • Ability to maintain composure and professionalism during high stress and often challenging medical situations

Why Join CAC?
At CAC, you'll be part of more than just a workplace. You'll join a team of people doing meaningful work together.
We offer:
  • The opportunity to make a real difference every day
  • A mission-driven, supportive team culture
  • Growth and development opportunities
  • Competitive benefits package
  • A workplace where your work directly impacts animals and the community

Compensation & Benefits
  • Pay: Minimum pay of $16.83 after successful 90 day training period. $15.75 during training period.
  • Retirement plan with employer match
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Professional Development Assistance
  • Life Insurance

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, controls, or tools listed above; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.
  • Exposure and handling unvetted animals and their waste is frequent.

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