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ASPCA

Care and Enrichment Technician

Columbus, OH · On-site

$20.75 - $22.19/hr

This role may also include local animal transport. One of the most critical functions of the CETs is to serve as part of a harmonious, united team of shelter operations, shelter medicine and animal ...

Alliance Animal Health

Veterinary Receptionist

Columbus, OH · On-site

$13.25 - $16/hr

As a full-service animal hospital, we welcome dogs, cats, pigs, reptiles, and small mammals with the same standard of excellence and compassion. Our team is dedicated to more than just medicine-we ...

Alliance Animal Health

Veterinary Receptionist

Columbus, OH · On-site

$13.25 - $16/hr

As a full-service animal hospital, we welcome dogs, cats, pigs, reptiles, and small mammals with the same standard of excellence and compassion. Our team is dedicated to more than just medicine-we ...

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How much do animal rescue jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for animal rescue in Delaware, OH is $19.98, 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.

What is animal rescue?

Animal rescue refers to the process of saving animals from dangerous, abusive, or neglectful situations and providing them with shelter, medical care, and rehabilitation. Animal rescue organizations work to protect stray, abandoned, or mistreated animals, often finding them foster or permanent homes. The main goal is to ensure the well-being and safety of animals, promoting responsible pet ownership and preventing cruelty. Rescued animals may include pets like dogs and cats, as well as wildlife in distress. Volunteers and professionals collaborate to give these animals a second chance at life.

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

To thrive as an Animal Rescue Worker, you need knowledge of animal handling, first aid, and welfare, often supported by relevant certifications or experience with animals. Familiarity with animal control software, rescue equipment, and sometimes animal transport vehicles is typically required. Compassion, resilience, and strong communication skills are vital for building trust with animals and collaborating with the public and rescue organizations. These skills ensure the safety, effective care, and successful rehoming of animals in challenging and often urgent situations.

What are some common challenges faced by animal rescue professionals, and how can they effectively address them?

Animal rescue professionals often encounter emotionally challenging situations, such as witnessing animal neglect or working with traumatized animals. They may also face physical demands, unpredictable schedules, and the need to make quick decisions in high-stress environments. Building emotional resilience, practicing self-care, and collaborating closely with veterinary staff, volunteers, and local authorities can help manage these challenges. Additionally, ongoing training and open communication within the team are essential for maintaining a supportive work environment and ensuring the best outcomes for rescued animals.

What is the difference between Animal Rescue vs Animal Shelter Worker?

AspectAnimal RescueAnimal Shelter Worker
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma; certifications in animal handling or rescue techniquesHigh school diploma; training in animal care and shelter operations
Work EnvironmentFieldwork, outdoor rescues, emergency situationsIndoor shelter facilities, animal care areas
Employer & Industry UsageRescue organizations, non-profits, government agenciesShelters, humane societies, animal control agencies
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Animal Rescue involves actively seeking out and rescuing animals in distress, often in outdoor or emergency settings. Animal Shelter Workers primarily care for animals within shelter facilities, focusing on daily care and adoption processes. Both roles require animal handling skills and work within animal welfare organizations, but their work environments and specific duties differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Animal Rescue job openings in Delaware, OH as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 72% Full Time, 26% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,557 per year, or $20 per hour.

Food Animal Infectious Disease Faculty

Columbus, OH

Ohio State University
Scientific Research and Development Services • 51 - 200 employees
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$14.50 - $17.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

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Job Title:Food Animal Infectious Disease FacultyDepartment:Veterinary Medicine | Veterinary Preventive Medicine

Tenure faculty (regardless of rank) - persons with the titles of professor, associate professor, assistant professor and instructor who serve on appointments totaling 50% or more service to the university and who are eligible for tenure or who have obtained tenure. Duties and responsibilities are assigned in accordance with the workload guidelines laid out in the pattern of administration of each faculty member's tenure initiation unit (TIU) and, as appropriate, regional campus; obligations will include research, service and/or teaching or clinical practice. These faculty will have earned doctorate or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study or possession of equivalent experience.

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Open FacultyPositions- Food Animal Infectious Diseases

Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine

Collegeof Veterinary Medicine

The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicineseeksapplicants for two tenure track faculty positionswithin the Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicinewithexpertisein infectious diseasesof food animalsand/or poultry.

Position Overview

The Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for two 9-month tenure track faculty positionsat theexpectedrank of Assistant Professorwithresponsibility for research, teaching, and outreach related to infectious diseasesof food animalsand/or poultry.Applicants with infectious disease experience that crosses a full range of animal populations are highly desired.Ideally,oneof thesepositionswill emphasize infectious diseases oflivestock,and the second will emphasize infectious diseases ofpoultry.Thesepositions arepart of a larger hiring effort within the College of Veterinary Medicine to support the Protect OHIO initiative (https://vet.osu.edu/about/Protect-OHIO).

The successful applicants will provide compellingevidence of their potential to develop nationally recognizedscholarlyresearch programs that address the prevention and control of infectious diseases relevant to animal agricultural constituentsin Ohio.As research intensive positions,thesefacultymemberswill be expected to activelyseekfederal and other extramuralfunding,andtoincorporate graduate student training into their research programs.Teaching responsibilities will include providing instruction toprofessional DVMand graduate students on topics that may include livestock and/or poultry production systems, preventive medicine, animal welfare, disease diagnosis, prevention and control,veterinary public health, and food safety. Although there is no formal Extension appointment with this position, thesefaculty memberswill be expectedtoserve as infectious diseaseoutreachexpert resourcesfor internal and external constituent groups,andtocommunicate with stakeholders regularly, includinglivestock or poultry producers, regulatory agencies, and the academic community.

Performance Objectives

Research Objectives:

  • Create anationally recognizedindependent and collaborativescholarly research program addressingprevention and control of infectious diseases relevant to food animal production in Ohio.

  • Actively seek and regularly receive extramural supportofresearch,including federal funding.

  • Effectivelyincorporate graduate student traininginto researchina mannerthat allowstrainees tocompleteComparative Biomedical Sciencesdegree programsin a timely manner.

  • Routinelyproducerecognized scholarlyoutputs,includingresearchmanuscripts published inappropriatepeer-reviewedscientificjournals.

Teaching Objectives:

  • Deliver high-quality instruction on food animal infectious diseases, livestock and poultry production systems, and preventive medicine forprofessional DVMand graduate students.

  • Mentor graduate andprofessional DVMstudentswithinterest infood animal infectious diseases.

Outreach Objectives:

  • Support livestock and poultry health and disease preventionin Ohioby building andmaintainingpartnerships with producers, private veterinary practitioners, diagnostic laboratories, other academic colleagues, and regulatory agencies.

Education and Experience Requirements

Required:

  • PhD in a field relevant tofoodanimaland/or poultryinfectious diseases.

  • Experiencesuccessfully performing researchinfood animaland/or poultryinfectious diseases.

  • Evidence of, or strong potential for, securing extramural research funding.

  • Strong communicationskills.

  • Ability to contribute to a positive and collaborative work environment.

Desired:

  • Both aDVM(or equivalent)and a PhDor other advanced trainingin a field relevant to food animal and/or poultry infectious diseases.

  • Board certification ina relevantAVMA recognizedveterinary specialty (e.g., ACVPM, ACZM, ACVIM, ABVP, AAAP, etc.).

  • Experienceteachingstudentsfoodanimal infectious disease topics.

  • Experience with outreachto animal agriculture constituents.

  • Demonstrated familiarity withNorth Americanfood animal production systems.

Additional Information

The offer for this position will be based on internal equity and the candidate's qualifications.

Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you acomprehensive benefits package.

How to Apply

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Application closes10/15/2026

Required:

  • Cover letter

  • Curriculum Vitae(CV)

  • Statement of Research

  • Statement of Teaching and Mentoring

The College

The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine (OSU CVM) is a nationally recognized leader in veterinary education, research, and clinical service, committed to improving animal and human health through innovation and collaboration. Home tostate-of-the-artfacilities and a vibrant academic community, the College offers exceptional opportunities for professional growth, interdisciplinary partnership, and impactful scholarship. The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine is ranked among the top North American Colleges of Veterinary Medicine. We support diverse beliefs and the free exchange of ideas and expect that faculty, staff, and students promote these values and apply them in a professional manner in all academic endeavors.

Department Information

The Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine provides the major preventive medicine and public health focus for the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine. There are approximately 30 faculty members in the departmentlocatedat the College of Veterinary Medicine in Columbus and The Ohio State Large Animal Services in Marysville. The department has world-class facilities and strong collaborative programs that focus on a wide variety of animal populations. This infrastructure provides extensive teaching resources and considerableopportunityfor collaborative research. The application of innovative approaches to problem solving and collaborative efforts enablesfaculty members in the department to be competitive in obtaining external funding and be successful in training high-quality graduate and veterinary students.

The University

Ohio State is a top20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America's leading academic health centers. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuitionassistancefor employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

Grounded inOhio State University'sShared Values, our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression.

Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available incountless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.

The OhioState University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, andretainingfaculty of the highest caliber is a corecomponentof this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) hasestablishedcentralresourcesto focus onofferingsupport tonew and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual career partner consultation, potential employer and/or employment opportunity identification, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well asidentifyingopportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community.While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation areavailable.More informationabout dual career and faculty recruitmentcan be foundhere.

In addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies.Ohio State isa member ofthe Michigan, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania & West Virginia HERC.

Located in Ohio's capital city, Ohio State's Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing andvibrantmetropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries.Additionalinformation about the Columbus area is availablehere. Beyondits Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Wooster Campus, which houses Ohio State ATI.

The university is an equalopportunityemployer, including veterans and disability.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. Additionally, there may be further requirements specific to the college or unit, which could include drug and health screenings, as well as faculty misconduct checks depending on the rank of the position.

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