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ASPCA

$25/hr

Who We Are The ASPCA's Animal Relocation department is tasked with providing effective, lifesaving, animal relocation and transport. Using the theories of supply and demand, relocation saves lives by ...

Happy Life Animal Rescue

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Animal Care Technician

Pawling, NY · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

... relocation programs. The Animal Care Technician position ensures animal care at Happy Life Animal Rescue is timely, exact, and thorough for dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens. They work together to ...

Happy Life Animal Rescue

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Animal Care Technician

Pawling, NY · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

... relocation programs. The Animal Care Technician position ensures animal care at Happy Life Animal Rescue is timely, exact, and thorough for dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens. They work together to ...

Labcorp

Animal Technician

Madison, WI · On-site

$18/hr

The Animal Technician plays a critical role in supporting research by providing daily care ... Relocation assistance available. #LifeAtLabcorp Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity ...

Labcorp

Animal Technician

Madison, WI

$18 - $19/hr

The Animal Technician plays a critical role in supporting research by providing daily care ... Relocation assistance available. #LifeAtLabcorp Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity ...

Finney County, KS

Animal Control Officer

Garden City, KS · On-site

$18.93/hr

Ensure proper relocation. * Maintain accurate records on pick-up and disposition of animals. * Enforce leash laws. 20% Respond to animal attack calls; determine proper course of action * Respond to ...

City of Frisco

Animal Services Officer

Frisco, TX · On-site

... relocating the animal or administering euthanasia drugs. * Performs euthanasia on trapped (high ... risk) wildlife and any critically injured animals in the field; assists the veterinarian in ...

City of Frisco, TX

Animal Services Officer

Frisco, TX · On-site

$47K - $66K/yr

... relocating the animal or administering euthanasia drugs. * Performs euthanasia on trapped (high ... risk) wildlife and any critically injured animals in the field; assists the veterinarian in ...

City of Frisco, TX

Animal Services Officer

Frisco, TX · On-site

$47K - $66K/yr

... relocating the animal or administering euthanasia drugs. * Performs euthanasia on trapped (high ... risk) wildlife and any critically injured animals in the field; assists the veterinarian in ...

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How much do animal relocation jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for animal relocation 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 Relocation job?

An Animal Relocation job involves the safe transportation of animals from one location to another, often for rescue organizations, wildlife conservation, shelters, or private owners. This can include relocating stray pets, endangered wildlife, or animals in unsafe environments to better habitats. Professionals in this field ensure the animals' well-being during transport by following safety protocols and legal requirements.

What are some common challenges faced by Animal Relocation specialists?

Animal Relocation specialists often encounter challenges such as managing unpredictable animal behaviors, navigating complex transportation regulations, and ensuring animal welfare during sometimes lengthy journeys. Weather conditions, last-minute travel adjustments, and coordinating with clients or agencies can also add layers of complexity to the job. Success in this role requires adaptability and thorough planning to address these issues and minimize stress for both animals and handlers. Collaboration with veterinarians, logistics teams, and animal caretakers is frequently necessary to ensure smooth, compliant relocations. Being proactive and detail-oriented can help you handle these challenges effectively and build a strong reputation in the industry.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Animal Relocation position, and why are they important?

To excel in Animal Relocation, you need knowledge of animal handling, species-specific welfare requirements, and logistics coordination, often supported by certifications in animal care or transportation safety. Familiarity with animal transport equipment, GPS tracking, interstate/international transportation regulations, and animal health documentation systems is important. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication set top professionals apart in this field. These abilities are crucial for ensuring the safe, humane, and efficient relocation of animals while meeting client and legal expectations.

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Infographic showing various Animal Relocation job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 54% Full Time, and 46% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $43,783 per year, or $21 per hour.
Contingent Vehicle, Crate & Inventory Assistant - Animal Relocation

Contingent Vehicle, Crate & Inventory Assistant - Animal Relocation

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

Remote

$25/hr

Part-time

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

This position is open to all eligible candidates based within a one-hour driving radius of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport in Dallas, Texas. A 30-minute or less driving radius is highly preferred.
Overview
For more than 150 years, the ASPCA has been on the frontlines to save, transform, and protect the lives of millions of animals. As a Vehicle, Crate, & Inventory Assistant, you will work alongside a team of experts and help advance our lifesaving work and create meaningful change for animals.
Who We Are
The ASPCA's Animal Relocation department is tasked with providing effective, lifesaving, animal relocation and transport. Using the theories of supply and demand, relocation saves lives by transporting animals from under-resourced shelters in areas of oversupply where the chance of adoption is slim, to shelters where the chances of adoption are greater.
About this Contingent Opportunity:
  • This is a temporary, contingent position and the person hired will be employed through a third-party staffing agency
  • The target hiring range for this temporary role is $25 per hour and may be modified in the future
  • This is a part-time, variable hour opportunity with a flexible schedule and no specified end date to the assignment

What You'll Do
  • As part of the department's Flex Workforce, the Vehicle, Crate, & Inventory Assistant reports to the Director, Performance & Engagement. Day-to-day responsibilities are largely guided by the Senior Manager - Operations
  • This position has no direct reports
  • This role is crucial to the success of our program - properly sanitized crates, fleet readiness, and an organized inventory of readily accessible supplies, contribute to the health of the animals on transport and ensure we can maximize the number of animals relocated

Where and When You'll Work
  • The assistant will work year-round in a warehouse, storage unit, and outside on a regular basis, including during a variety of weather conditions. Work environments are in Dallas, Texas
  • This role typically includes several hours of scheduled work each week, and then occasional work that arises throughout the week. Work schedule is generally flexible but includes availability during business hours and may require occasional quick responses or early mornings
  • Candidates may periodically travel by ground or air to support movement of vehicles, equipment, supplies, and animals

Responsibilities
Responsibilities are listed in general order of importance. They include but are not limited to:
Vehicle, Crate, and Equipment Management
  • Help the Senior Manager - Operations maintain a custom-built fleet of 23 vehicles by completing checklists and required logs, identifying and performing basic maintenance, reconfiguring crates and equipment, and all other tasks that help keep vehicles on the road and ready for transport
  • Help the Senior Manager - Operations and the Manager - Flights maintain hundreds of RuffLand kennels and airline flight crates, stored and transported coast-to-coast
  • Help outfit new vehicles, installing basic equipment and loading supplies, transporting vehicles between multiple vendors and helping monitor and document the process

Cleaning
  • Thoroughly sanitize and disinfect vehicles, crates (on average 50-100 per assignment) and other equipment, including the removal of feces, urine, and vomit in accordance with complex, very detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
  • Perform extremely physical, multi-step cleaning process in a variety of weather conditions, including:
    • Unpack, disassemble, inspect, clean, and reassemble crates as part of the cleaning process
    • Palletize, wrap, load, ship, move, and receive crates and other supplies following the cleaning process
    • Load crates onto vehicles for shipping and delivery processes, including lifting up to 50 pounds repeatedly

Inventory
  • Perform vehicle audits, thoroughly inspecting and documenting equipment, supplies, and condition and performance of vehicles
  • Partner with the Senior Manager - Operations to monitor, accurately document (electronically), and maintain an extensive inventory of supplies, crates and equipment; may require travel to facilities in other states
  • Communicate challenges with inventory clearly and timely to management; support implementation of new inventory processes or guidelines

Administration
  • Complete all forms, reports, data collection, and other activities on-time and with the highest degree of accuracy
  • Partner with the Senior Manager - Operations to ensure insurance, registration, and other required paperwork and documentation is maintained on each vehicle
  • Assume financial accountability for an ASPCA credit card, submit receipts in a timely manner, and adhere to ASPCA expense and travel policies
  • Understand and follow OHSA regulations and requirements of the vehicle
  • Take photographs for training, outfitting vehicles, and inventory management

Driving
  • Drive ASPCA (or rented) vehicles in accordance with all federal, state and local laws, ordinances, codes, regulations, and the ASPCA Fleet Policy
  • Drive defensively, in accordance with extensive training; respond to and report all accidents and moving violations/citations immediately, following ASPCA policy and procedures
  • Drive vehicles to scheduled maintenance appointments, to shelters for supply/equipment delivery, and any other local needs
  • Occasionally drive the vehicle both intrastate and interstate to move the vehicle in place for transport, cleaning, or other use
  • Rarely, serve as a back-up driver for Animal Relocation Drivers, serving as a passenger and supporting the driver with safely managing the animals and vehicle throughout the relocation process

Qualifications:
  • Deep commitment to saving more shelter pets' lives through critical transport assistance work
  • Ability to work collaboratively with team members, supervisors, and colleagues from other departments
  • Ability to always represent the ASPCA in a professional manner when communicating with shelter staff and the general public, serving as an ambassador for our mission-driven work
  • Self-directed and highly-motivated, demonstrating the highest level of performance, with minimal supervision in a remote environment
  • Ability to read, understand, and precisely follow extensive and complex directions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
  • Demonstrate attention to detail and take pride in our work
  • Willingness to clean animal housing areas, including exposure to animals' bodily fluids
  • Basic computer skills required; familiarity with using an iPad, iPhone, Airtable or other database software, and Teams highly preferred
  • Ability to repeatedly bend, crouch, and kneel throughout multi-step process in a variety of weather conditions
  • Ability to repeatedly lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds

Driving Qualifications:
  • Able to provide a valid driver's license upon hire and pass a motor vehicle history check demonstrating a safe driving history
  • Able to obtain and provide a Department of Transportation Medical Certificate highly preferred

Language:
  • English

Education and Work Experience:
  • High School Diploma required
  • Minimum (1) year of work experience required
  • Experience working or volunteering in an animal shelter, veterinary clinic, animal control facility, etc. -- Highly preferred

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