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Santa Barbara Zoo

Animal Care Associate

Santa Barbara, CA · On-site

$22.60 - $27.60/hr

Assists with managing the Animal Care budget; organizing and coding invoices & receipts, maintaining a spreadsheet of the department budget, preparing budget reports, managing purchasing accounts ...

Santa Barbara Zoo

Animal Care Associate

Santa Barbara, CA · On-site

$22.60 - $27.60/hr

Assists with managing the Animal Care budget; organizing and coding invoices & receipts, maintaining a spreadsheet of the department budget, preparing budget reports, managing purchasing accounts ...

Prestage

Animal Caretaker - Finisher Farm

Texhoma, OK · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Maintain thorough record-keeping tools for animal management and complete reports on time * Clean and maintain equipment, ensuring a safe and correct environment within barns * Collaborate with team ...

Prestage

Animal Caretaker - Finisher Farm

Texhoma, OK · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Maintain thorough record-keeping tools for animal management and complete reports on time * Clean and maintain equipment, ensuring a safe and correct environment within barns * Collaborate with team ...

Minot Park District

Animal Care Internship

Minot, ND · On-site

$1.0K/wk

Animal Care internship Animal Care Interns at the Roosevelt Park Zoo work directly alongside our zoo keepers, animal managers, educators, and veterinary staff as we strive to continuously provide the ...

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How much do animal manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for animal manager in the United States is $59,525.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,000.00 and $68,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does an animal manager collaborate with veterinarians and animal care staff to ensure animal well-being?

Animal Managers work closely with veterinarians and animal care staff to develop and implement health care plans, monitor animal behavior, and respond promptly to any signs of illness or distress. Regular team meetings and clear communication are essential to coordinate feeding schedules, enrichment activities, and medical treatments. By fostering a collaborative environment, Animal Managers help ensure that all staff are aligned on best practices and that animal welfare remains the top priority.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as an animal manager?

To thrive as an Animal Manager, you need expertise in animal care, husbandry, and behavioral management, often supported by a degree in animal science, biology, or a related field. Familiarity with animal management software, health monitoring systems, and relevant certifications like Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) are typical requirements. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills help manage teams and ensure the well-being of animals. These competencies are vital for maintaining high standards of animal welfare, ensuring operational efficiency, and leading successful animal care programs.

What is an animal manager?

An Animal Manager is a professional responsible for overseeing the care, welfare, and management of animals in settings such as zoos, animal shelters, farms, or research facilities. Their duties typically include supervising animal care staff, ensuring proper nutrition and healthcare for animals, maintaining enclosures, and developing enrichment programs. They may also be involved in budgeting, staff training, and ensuring compliance with animal welfare regulations. Animal Managers play a vital role in promoting animal health, safety, and overall well-being.
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Infographic showing various Animal Manager job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,525 per year, or $28.6 per hour.

Animal Control Officer

City of Everman, TX

Fort Worth, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
  • Provides and ensures the humane treatment and care for animals by providing animal husbandry, kennel sanitation, along with feeding and watering the animals. Ensures epidemiological risks are limited, disease and injury are rapidly observed and follows established protocols to ensure animal health and safety.
  • Ensures that facilities are in good repair and working order by recognizing the need for repairs and reporting them accordingly.
  • Maintains accurate records for animals, controlled substances, and documents according to Federal and State Law and policy. Maintains inventory records of controlled substances and Municipal Animal Services supplies. Maintains facilities in a neat and organized manner.
  • Maintains supplies and storage areas in a neat and organized manner, managing inventory and supplies in accordance with established policies and practices.
  • Receives animals from citizens and provides compassionate customer service.
  • Responds to residents and other departments calls for service, including but not limited to: loose animals, bite incidents, aggressive animals, neglect investigations, confined animal pick up, deceased animal pick up and other enforcement duties.
  • Uses technology efficiently, including animal management software, field operations software, technological programs to streamline and organize workload, and basic office equipment.
  • Routes issues and complaints to the appropriate personnel.
  • Assists with coordination and communication with rescue partners and citizens.
  • Regular and timely attendance.

Requirements
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  • Follow the mission of the Municipal Animal Services.
  • Thorough knowledge of the Municipal Animal Services protocols and procedures.
  • Working knowledge of breeds, diseases, medical conditions, and animal handling and behavior.
  • Ability to handle animals safely and with patience and gentleness.
  • Ability to represent the Municipal Animal Services and cities it represents in a professional manner in all situations with the public, volunteers, and staff.
  • Ability to create and sustain positive working relationships within the Municipal Animal Services, cities it represents, with volunteers, the public, and be a team player.
  • Must be patient, courteous and work well under stressful conditions.
  • Knowledge and ability to accurately work with detailed information in paper and computerized format.
  • Must be detail oriented and have strong time management skills.
  • Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.
  • Ability to learn and quickly adapt to changes in programs and procedures

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Applicable valid Texas Driver's License
  • Must be bondable
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Basic Animal Control Certification within 1 year of employment, within four months of employment.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS & CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • This position is regularly required to use hands to fingers, handle, talk, hear, stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel or crouch.
  • The position holder must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds without assistance, up to 80 pounds with assistance.
  • Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.
  • While performing the duties of this job this position may be exposed to animal odors or airborne particles.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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