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FEFA LLC

Animal Facility Specialist I

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$29 - $31/hr

  • Medical

  • PTO

Managers are expected to be thoroughly familiar with the day-to-day activities, personnel, and ... and monthly QA/QC to ensure excellent performance. · Provide daily, weekly a formal monthly ...

FEFA LLC

Animal Facility Specialist I

Bethesda, MD

$29 - $31/hr

  • Medical

  • PTO

Managers are expected to be thoroughly familiar with the day-to-day activities, personnel, and ... Perform daily, weekly, and monthly QA/QC to ensure excellent performance. Provide daily, weekly a ...

Humane Rescue Alliance (HRA)

Animal Caregiver

Washington, DC · On-site

$18.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... control, and other animal care practices * Provide appropriate diet, clean water, and enrichment to all animals according to SOPs and as directed by management and medical personnel * Monitor animals ...

Humane Rescue Alliance (HRA)

Animal Caregiver

Washington, DC · On-site

$18.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... control, and other animal care practices * Provide appropriate diet, clean water, and enrichment to all animals according to SOPs and as directed by management and medical personnel * Monitor animals ...

FEFA, LLC

Animal Facility Specialist I

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$29 - $31/hr

  • Medical

  • PTO

Managers are expected to be thoroughly familiar with the day-to-day activities, personnel, and ... QC to ensure excellent performance. • Provide daily, weekly a formal monthly quality assurance ...

Fox

TMZ DC Intern - Fall 2026

Washington, DC · On-site

$20/hr

... as Animal Control, Best Medicine, The Faithful, and The Way Home, as well as Bento Box ... Managing Editors. TMZ DC is currently interviewing students for our internship program for Fall ...

Fox Service Company

TMZ DC Intern - Fall 2026

Washington, DC · On-site

$17 - $22.75/hr

... as Animal Control, Best Medicine, The Faithful, and The Way Home, as well as Bento Box ... Managing Editors. TMZ DC is currently interviewing students for our internship program for Fall ...

VCA Animal Hospitals

Client Service Representative

Centreville, VA · On-site

$15.75 - $21.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... control). • Managing medical records, charts, reports and correspondence. • Hospital maintenance (including removal of animal waste) and ensuring that facility is neat and clean at all times-both ...

VCA Animal Hospitals

Client Service Representative

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$16.25 - $22.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... control). • Managing medical records, charts, reports and correspondence. • Hospital maintenance (including removal of animal waste) and ensuring that facility is neat and clean at all times-both ...

VCA Animal Hospitals

Client Service Representative

Centreville, VA · On-site

$15.75 - $21.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... tick control, and basic husbandry. * Managing medical records, charts, reports, and correspondence. * Assisting with general hospital cleanliness and maintenance, including the removal of animal ...

Burke Animal Clinic

Licensed Vet Technician

Burke, VA · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

Lead Veterinary Technician and Practice Manager SUMMARY The Licensed Veterinary Technician ... Performs emergency procedures such as control of bleeding, resuscitation with oxygen, and external ...

Prince George's County, MD

Rescue Coordinator

Upper Marlboro, MD · On-site

$35K - $48K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... control, recycling and waste management, litter prevention, sustainable animal management and pet adoption in partnership with residents and other stakeholders. Some of our core services include ...

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How much do animal control manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for animal control manager in Washington, DC is $112,060.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,800.00 and $133,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an animal control manager do?

An Animal Control Manager oversees the operations of animal control programs, ensuring the enforcement of local and state animal-related laws and regulations. They supervise animal control officers, coordinate responses to animal emergencies, and manage the care and sheltering of stray or dangerous animals. Additionally, they often handle administrative duties such as budgeting, training staff, and maintaining records. Their work helps promote public safety and animal welfare within the community.

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

To excel as an Animal Control Manager, you need experience in animal handling, knowledge of animal welfare laws, supervisory skills, and typically a degree in animal science or a related field. Familiarity with incident reporting software, animal capture equipment, and regulatory compliance systems is often required. Strong leadership, conflict resolution, and communication skills help in managing staff and interacting with the public. These competencies ensure effective enforcement of regulations, safe animal handling, and community trust in animal control operations.

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Animal Control Managers frequently work closely with law enforcement, public health departments, animal shelters, and wildlife organizations. Effective collaboration is essential when addressing issues such as animal cruelty investigations, disease outbreaks, or dangerous animal incidents. Building strong partnerships helps streamline communication, coordinate resources, and ensure the safety of both the animals and the community. Job seekers should be prepared for frequent interagency meetings and joint operations, making strong interpersonal and organizational skills valuable assets in this role.

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Animal Facility Specialist I

FEFA LLC

Bethesda, MD • On-site

$29 - $31/hr

Full-time

Medical, PTO

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Job description

Description:

This is a general summary of the responsibilities associated with the position of an Animal Facility Specialist I in support of the NIH, Laboratory Animal Research Contract (LARC 15). This description is not all-inclusive of the duties required to successfully complete the job daily. It is intended to reflect FEFA’s contractual obligations.

Responsibilities of this position are that of an Animal Facility Specialist I. These responsibilities include all activities required for managing staff and the proper care, handling and maintenance of on-site animals, equipment, and facilities.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

Primary duties may include the following:

Unless otherwise directed by FEFA management, your expected to perform your duties as assigned, arrive to work at 7:00am and depart at 3:30pm. (Monday through Friday). Employees are required to work on the weekends and holidays as scheduled. The weekend/holiday hours are from 7:00am-11:00am.

Managers are expected to be thoroughly familiar with the day-to-day activities, personnel, and daily schedules within the facilities. FEFA expects each of our employees to be forward thinking and to create and assist in quality performance and contract requirements. The Animal Facility Specialist I will ensure the efficient and effective allocation of contract resources and maintain an effective, professional relationship with both FEFA and Government staff. The primary duties for the Animal Facility Specialist I are listed below:

  • Provide direct management of contract staff assigned to a small animal facility.
  • Provide implementation and oversight of staff evaluation, mentoring and correction.

· Comprehend, follow, and ensure all project duties are performed in accordance with the contract statement of work, project SOP’s and NIH policies.

  • Provide daily, weekly, and monthly reporting as directed by contract requirements.
  • Communicate with customers in an effective and professional manner.
  • Schedule staff for daily, weekend and holiday coverage.
  • Ensure all technical procedures are fulfilled and are done so within protocol compliance.

· Ensure facility supply inventories are procured timely and on-hand inventories are available.

· Perform daily, weekly, and monthly QA/QC to ensure excellent performance.

· Provide daily, weekly a formal monthly quality assurance for all areas of responsibility and report any non- compliance to the appropriate manager for immediate correction.

· Provide data, information and reporting according to contract deliverable schedule.

· Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned by management.

  • Identify training topics that will benefit staff development and contract performance.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by FEFA Management.
Requirements:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Employees’ appointed to the position of the Animal Facility Specialist I must meet the following standards prior to appointment:

Education:

High School Diploma required. A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred and/or equivalent experience.

Certification:

Employees should hold a current AALAS certification at the LAT level or test for the LAT within 1 year of employment.

Experience:

2 years of supervisory or management experience, knowledge of small animal husbandry and technical experience, ability to work with various software programs, and facility operations experience.


Benefits

FEFA, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. We offer a competitive compensation package including a competitive salary, medical benefits, PTO, holiday pay and more.

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