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Animal Modeling Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Petco

Animal Care Supervisor

Burnsville, MN

Lead by example modeling Petco's selling behaviors and customer service expectations. Let's Go! * Drive Companion Animal and Aquatics sales, margin, and shrink performance through disciplined ...

Petco

Animal Care Supervisor

Burnsville, MN · On-site

Lead by example modeling Petco's selling behaviors and customer service expectations. Let's Go! * Drive Companion Animal and Aquatics sales, margin, and shrink performance through disciplined ...

Petco

Animal Care Supervisor

Rochester, MN · On-site

Lead by example modeling Petco's selling behaviors and customer service expectations. Let's Go! * Drive Companion Animal and Aquatics sales, margin, and shrink performance through disciplined ...

Petco

Animal Care Supervisor

Rochester, MN

Lead by example modeling Petco's selling behaviors and customer service expectations. Let's Go! * Drive Companion Animal and Aquatics sales, margin, and shrink performance through disciplined ...

Petco

Animal Care Specialist

Rochester, MN

$15.50 - $20.25/hr

Actively support customer interactions using Petco's selling model. * Promote a culture of teamwork, inclusion, and collaboration across the PCC. * Mentor and educate partners on animal care ...

Petco

Animal Care Specialist

Rochester, MN · On-site

$15.50 - $20.25/hr

Actively support customer interactions using Petco's selling model. * Promote a culture of teamwork, inclusion, and collaboration across the PCC. * Mentor and educate partners on animal care ...

Petco

Animal Care Specialist

Burnsville, MN

$15.75 - $20.50/hr

Actively support customer interactions using Petco's selling model. * Promote a culture of teamwork, inclusion, and collaboration across the PCC. * Mentor and educate partners on animal care ...

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Petco

Animal Care Specialist

Rochester, MN · On-site

$15.50 - $20.25/hr

Actively support customer interactions using Petco's selling model. * Promote a culture of teamwork, inclusion, and collaboration across the PCC. * Mentor and educate partners on animal care ...

Petco

Animal Care Specialist

Chaska, MN · On-site

$16.25 - $21.50/hr

Actively support customer interactions using Petco's selling model. * Promote a culture of teamwork, inclusion, and collaboration across the PCC. * Mentor and educate partners on animal care ...

Petco

Animal Care Specialist

Rochester, MN · On-site

$15.50 - $20.25/hr

Actively support customer interactions using Petco's selling model. * Promote a culture of teamwork, inclusion, and collaboration across the PCC. * Mentor and educate partners on animal care ...

Petco

Animal Care Specialist

Chaska, MN · On-site

$16.25 - $21.50/hr

Actively support customer interactions using Petco's selling model. * Promote a culture of teamwork, inclusion, and collaboration across the PCC. * Mentor and educate partners on animal care ...

Petco

Animal Care Specialist

Burnsville, MN · On-site

$15.75 - $20.50/hr

Actively support customer interactions using Petco's selling model. * Promote a culture of teamwork, inclusion, and collaboration across the PCC. * Mentor and educate partners on animal care ...

Petco

Animal Care Specialist

Apple Valley, MN · On-site

$15.75 - $20.50/hr

Actively support customer interactions using Petco's selling model. * Promote a culture of teamwork, inclusion, and collaboration across the PCC. * Mentor and educate partners on animal care ...

Petco

Animal Care Specialist

Apple Valley, MN · On-site

$15.75 - $20.50/hr

Actively support customer interactions using Petco's selling model. * Promote a culture of teamwork, inclusion, and collaboration across the PCC. * Mentor and educate partners on animal care ...

Boston Scientific

Animal Care Assistant

Arden Hills, MN · On-site

This role follows an onsite work model, requiring employees to be in our local office at five days ... Clean all animal housing areas daily * Provide enrichment to animals daily including exercise, toys ...

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How much do animal modeling jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for animal modeling in Minnesota is $162,119.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $109,700.00 and $213,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an animal modeler do?

Professionals in Animal Modeling commonly oversee the care, handling, and observation of animals used in scientific research, ensuring all procedures comply with ethical and regulatory standards. Their day-to-day tasks may include monitoring animals for signs of distress, administering treatments or interventions according to research protocols, and recording detailed observations. Collaboration with veterinarians, scientists, and laboratory technicians is frequent, making communication skills important. By maintaining high standards of animal welfare and precise data collection, individuals in this role play a vital part in advancing biomedical research while upholding ethical practices.

How much do animal models get paid?

Animal modeling jobs typically pay between $40,000 and $70,000 annually, depending on experience, education, and location. Positions often require knowledge of laboratory techniques and animal care protocols, with some roles offering additional benefits or overtime pay.

What skills and qualifications are needed for animal modeling?

To thrive in Animal Modeling, you need a solid understanding of animal behavior, handling techniques, and animal welfare standards, often backed by a degree in animal science, zoology, or related fields. Familiarity with laboratory protocols, data collection software, and adherence to regulatory requirements such as IACUC certification is typically required. Strong attention to detail, patience, and effective teamwork are key soft skills that enhance performance in this role. These competencies ensure ethical treatment of animals, accurate data, and smooth collaboration with researchers and veterinary staff.

What is animal modeling?

An Animal Modeling job involves working with laboratory animals to study biological processes and test the efficacy and safety of medical treatments. Professionals in this field develop and maintain animal models that mimic human diseases for scientific research. They ensure ethical care and compliance with regulatory guidelines while conducting experiments. This role is essential in advancing medical and pharmaceutical innovations before human clinical trials.

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Infographic showing various Animal Modeling job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $162,119 per year, or $77.9 per hour.

Shelter Animal Care Technician - Full-Time

Animal Humane Society

Golden Valley, MN

$16.75/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Animal Humane Society rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 27 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

407th of 771 rated non-profit organizations

Job description

Description
Do you have a passion for the care of animals? Do you enjoy interacting with all animals, including dogs, cats, critters, and birds? Come work as an Animal Care Technician for Animal Humane Society at our Coon Rapids location, where caring for animals isn’t just a job – it’s our passion. We are on a mission to compassionately and responsibly create a more humane world for animals and
their people.
Benefits:
  • Health, dental, vision insurance, and more!
  • 15+ days of paid time off for a full year
  • 9 paid holidays + 4 floating holidays per full calendar year
  • 401K - employer match is 100% up to the first 4% deferred
Schedule: Full-Time; 40 hours/week. See schedule below
  • Required to work at least one weekend day
  • Other shifts will be 8 hours in length on other 4 days
  • Shifts will vary between the hours of 7:00am - 8:00pm Tuesdays through Fridays and 7:00am - 6:00pm Saturdays through Mondays
Location: Golden Valley, MN
What you will be doing:
Animal Care — Perform daily cleaning and sanitization of cages, kennels, and animal areas per shelter protocols. Prepare and distribute food for animals in accordance with established procedures. Observe animals’ appearance and activity for any behavioral changes or health concerns, reporting any information back to appropriate teams.
Process – Complete accurate data entry into the computer system.
Support — Assist with animal restraint for transportation, medical procedures, collection of feces or urine, and euthanasia as required. Move animals throughout the shelter as needed.
Communication — Listen, pay attention, and be a responsible steward of information. Gather and convey information in a clear, complete, and timely manner. Be receptive to, and able to provide feedback in a professional manner.
Culture — Foster an open and inclusive work environment by modeling AHS’s behaviors and values, consistent with the vision and mission of the organization. Champion a culture of safety and promote meaningful volunteer engagement.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
What we are looking for:
Schedule — Regular, predictable attendance, punctuality, and availability to work during operational hours with the expectation to work varied hours including evening and weekend shifts.
Experience —Animal experience preferred.
Computer Skills — Proficient with computers, specifically, a working knowledge of Microsoft products.
Adaptability — Ability to work in a professional and positive manner with high attention to detail in a variety of situations and the willingness to assist at other sites.
Communication — Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, must have ability to work as a team member and partner collaboratively with all departments.
Physical amp; Emotional Capabilities — Must be able to handle the physical aspect of working in a shelter, including warm and humid environments. Should be comfortable with handling a variety of animals with medical and behavioral needs. Must have a high level of resiliency and be able to handle the emotional aspect of work in an animal shelter environment, including the use of humane euthanasia. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
This position description is intended to describe the general content and/or requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
Benefits
About AHS
One of the nation's leading animal welfare organizations, Animal Humane Society helps more than 23,000 animals every year. We’re transforming the way shelters care for animals and engage their communities, advancing animal welfare and creating a more humane world for animals everywhere.
Why Work Here
  • Make a difference in the lives of animals and people
  • Join a team of coworkers who love animals as much as you do
  • Work-life balance
  • Unique animal adoption benefits and discounts on veterinary care, pet supplies, and animal training classes
  • Health insurance coverage for full-time staff includes the following: medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending account for health care expenses and dependent care, voluntary accident insurance, and employee-paid supplemental life, and employee-paid accidental death and dismemberment insurance
  • Employer paid benefits for full-time staff includes the following: basic life insurance, basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short-term and long-term disability
  • 401K with up to 4% match for part-time and full-time staff
  • Nine paid holidays for full-time staff
  • Paid floating holidays for part-time and full-time staff (up to 4 days per year based on start date)
  • Paid time off for part-time and full-time staff (amount is based on hours worked and full time/part-time status)
  • Paid parental leave for full-time staff

Our Organizational Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:
As an organization dedicated to making the world a more humane and compassionate place for animals, we know that people are at the heart of all that we do. Animal Humane Society’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity is essential to our mission and shapes our culture, our work, and the services we provide.
At AHS we embrace and honor the inherent dignity and diverse experiences of our team members, volunteers, board members, partners, clients, and visitors, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, or income. Working together to instill equity and inclusivity within our organization will allow us to better serve the people and animals of Minnesota and ultimately have a positive impact on animals in our care.

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