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As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for animal relocation in Ohio is $20.01, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.44 and $23.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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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 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.

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.
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Animal Enrichment and Wellbeing Associate

Animal Enrichment and Wellbeing Associate

Cleveland Animal Protective League

Cleveland, OH

$18.10/hr

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Animal Enrichment and Wellbeing Associate
Department: Shelter
Classification: Full time, hourly, non-exempt
Job Relationship: Reports to Animal Enrichment and Wellbeing Supervisor. Works closely with the
Volunteer Manager. Supports volunteers for various roles in the Animal
Wellness and Flow Departments.
Position Summary: Ensures Dog Play Groups and individual dog and cat enrichment is being
performed daily and coordinates necessary support staff. Serves as the primary
contact, trainer, and supervisor for Volunteers.
Revised: July 2025
____________________________________________________________________________________
Essential Job Functions:

Ensures appropriate handling and daily assessment of all animals sheltered at the APL
• Ensure Dog Play Groups as scheduled by Supervisor are being performed daily and all
necessary support staff is available for assistance. Required safety equipment and supplies are
inventoried and ordered to ensure the safety of all animal and human participants.
• Help maintain signage and documentation (on kennels, around the building and within electronic
records) for the entire canine population.
• Maintain check-point system to assess behavioral well-being of the canine population, and
actionable plans to address length of stay.
• Maintain kennel environment by relocating dogs when behaviorally advantageous, designating
daily kennel enrichment and providing for necessary kennel communication to guide staff and
volunteers in ideal care for each dog.
• Provide adoption counseling to potential adopters for dogs specified as needing special adoption
recommendations and/or support.
• Conduct dog-dog interactions with potential adopters, when requested.
• Ensure canine enrichment areas (Play Yards) are properly cleaned and maintained.
• Support organization in the development and implementation of any new protocols or programs
designed to enhance the quality of life for the entire animal population.
• Serves as the primary contact for the dog, cat and small mammal enrichment.
• Works with Supervisor to ensure all animals housed at the APL receive daily enrichment, targeted
toward each animal’s individual needs.
• Helps Supervisor coordinate Animal Care Associates to ensure daily enrichment is given and
successful.
• Assists with training staff in the areas safe animal handling and assessment, disease control, and
the daily provision of care and enrichment; provides guidance to ACAs to ensure animal handling,
assessment, and disease control policies and protocols are being followed
• Assists with transport, intake, and evaluation of dogs received from other agencies
• Assist with animal behavioral assessments
• Perform routine animal medical care including vaccinations, worming, flea treatments, and blood
tests
• Ensures animals are treated with a Fear Free approach in the shelter, at offsite events, and as
they transition into their new homes
• Keeps up to date on organizational communications by either attending All Staff Meetings or
reading the News Hound.

Provides professional volunteer supervision and care

• Serve as the secondary contact for the dog, cat and small mammal enrichment volunteers;
communicates any updates and/or changes to volunteers via email, voicemail, and
communication stations.
• Assist Supervisor by providing feedback and addressing concerns with volunteer support.
• Oversee animal-based group volunteer programs and community service.
• Represent the APL in a professional and courteous manner at all times. Provides quality service to
customers, volunteers, and staff recognizing their individual contributions to the success of our
organization.
• Follow all safety guidelines to ensure a safe work environment for staff and living environment for
animals. Takes immediate action to address any safety concern or noncompliance of safety rules
that could put an employee, volunteer, client, animal, or the organization at risk.
Performs other duties as assigned including but not limited to:
• Informs supervisor of special needs cases for potential public relations or direct mail pieces
• Promotes communication and cooperation between APL departments.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned
• Euthanasia certified; performs euthanasia as assigned
• Maintains cleaning equipment, tools and appliances
• Opens and closes the building as assigned
Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Prior demonstrable experience in dog behavior, health, handling, and care
• Supervisory/leadership experience in a professional or volunteer setting
• Must be available to work days that Behavior Specialist is not working. (Currently Sunday and
Monday.)
Knowledge and Skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a variety of people
• Knowledge of all volunteer positions
• Knowledge of animal breeds, behavior, and handling
• Knowledge of animal health, able to identify illness preferred
• Ability to safely handle animals, including those with health and behavioral challenges
• Excellent communication skills and ability to follow instructions
• Excellent interpersonal communication, public speaking and customer service skills.
• Ability to use a PC and widely used software packages, e.g., spreadsheets (Excel), word
processing (MS Word), Pet Point shelter software; ability to learn new software as necessary.
• Ability to meet deadlines; ability to set and accomplish work in order of priority; professionally
maintain composure and effectiveness under pressure and changing conditions.
• Able to work a flexible schedule with regular weekend and evening activities.
• Detail oriented and able to prioritize and perform duties efficiently and effectively
• Committed to maintaining the Cleveland Animal Protective League’s high standard of animal care
and mission to foster compassion and end animal suffering.
• Fear Free Certified or must become certified within six months of hire
• Supports the APL’s desire to celebrate a diverse and inclusive culture that fuels the compassion
that connects us to one another.
Working Conditions
Work is performed constantly in an animal shelter that operates seven days per week with exposure to
animals, including some with questionable health and temperament concerns, high noise levels, zoonotic
diseases, and cleaning agents. The person in this position needs to constantly move about the shelter to
provide care to our shelter animals. Occasionally operates a computer and other office equipment (i.e.
calculator, copier, and printer). Constantly positions self to handle animals of all sizes in a variety of areas
and positions (low cages, high cages, on tables, on the floor, in vehicles, etc.). Frequently positions self to
perform shelter and animal cleaning functions. Constantly communicates with staff members and
volunteers who have inquiries about their job responsibilities and animal needs and must be able to
exchange accurate information in these situations. Must be able to detect and recognize animal behavior
that is potentially dangerous. Frequently moves animals weighing up to 50 pounds (i.e. through the
shelter on leash or using other safe restraint and animal handling equipment, into and out of cages in the
shelter, into and out of shelter vehicles, onto and off of exam tables). Must be able to modify work
schedule to meet APL operational needs.
This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be
performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any
other job-related duties required by their supervisor. This document does not create an
employment contract implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.
Our Core Values
Compassion – We are compassion in action. We believe every animal and person has value and worth
and should be treated with respect, empathy, and kindness to support the human-animal bond.

Advocacy - We are the voice for animals, dedicated to lifesaving solutions that advance their quality of life,
and promote their place in society.

Leadership – We act with integrity, creativity, duty to community, and have the courage to change. These
are driving forces that make us a leading animal welfare organization.

Innovation – We are devoted to pioneering new approaches to the evolving challenges animals face by
developing ethical, humane solutions and working in partnership with the public and animal welfare
community.

Community – We continually strive to be a diverse and inclusive team and believe we must all work
together to best fulfill our vision.

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