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Spca Florida

Animal Care - Feline Team

Lakeland, FL · On-site

$15 - $15.50/hr

Animal Care - Feline Team We have a team of dedicated, innovative, and compassionate people who ... Why You Will Love Working for SPCA Florida: * Amazing Work Environment : We're more than just ...

Louisiana SPCA

Director of Animal Services

New Orleans, LA · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

The Louisiana SPCA is seeking its next Director of Animal Services to lead a critical, high-impact division at a pivotal moment of growth and stabilization. This is a role for a leader who is as ...

SPCA Florida

Animal Care - Feline Team

Lakeland, FL

$15 - $15.50/hr

Animal Care - Feline Team We have a team of dedicated, innovative, and compassionate people who ... Why You Will Love Working for SPCA Florida: * Amazing Work Environment : We're more than just ...

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How much do animal spca jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for animal spca in the United States is $103,653.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $85,000.00 and $126,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

AspectAnimal SpcaAnimal Shelter Worker
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma, certifications in animal care or behaviorHigh school diploma, basic animal handling certifications
Work EnvironmentAnimal shelters, rescue facilities, community outreachAnimal shelters, veterinary clinics, rescue centers
Employer & Industry UsageNonprofit organizations, SPCAs, animal rescue groupsMunicipal shelters, private rescue organizations

Animal Spca and Animal Shelter Worker roles often overlap, with both working in animal rescue and care. However, Animal Spca roles may involve more community outreach and advocacy, while Animal Shelter Workers focus on daily animal care and shelter operations. Both positions require similar certifications and work environments, making them closely related but distinct in scope.

What are some common challenges faced by staff working at an SPCA and how can they be managed?

Working at an SPCA often involves emotionally challenging situations, such as caring for neglected or abused animals and making difficult decisions about animal welfare. Staff members may experience compassion fatigue, so organizations typically offer support through team debriefings and access to mental health resources. Collaboration with fellow staff, veterinarians, and volunteers is essential for sharing responsibilities, especially during busy periods. Developing strong coping strategies and participating in ongoing training can help manage stress and improve job satisfaction.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an SPCA Animal Care Worker, and why are they important?

To thrive as an SPCA Animal Care Worker, you generally need knowledge of animal handling, basic veterinary care, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with animal management software, cleaning protocols, and sometimes certification in animal first aid is important. Compassion, patience, and strong communication skills help you effectively care for animals and engage with the public. These abilities ensure animal welfare, support successful adoptions, and maintain a safe, positive shelter environment.

What does an Animal SPCA worker do?

An Animal SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) worker is responsible for caring for animals that have been rescued from neglect, abuse, or abandonment. Their duties typically include feeding, cleaning, providing medical care, and facilitating adoptions for animals. They also educate the public about animal welfare and may assist in investigations of animal cruelty cases. Animal SPCA workers play a crucial role in ensuring animals are treated humanely and find loving homes.
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Infographic showing various Animal Spca job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% Locum Tenens, 55% Internship, 5% As Needed, 14% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 19% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $103,653 per year, or $49.8 per hour.

Animal Care Specialist - SPCA Wake (Full-Time)

Washington County SPCA

Raleigh, NC • On-site

$21/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

Animal Care Specialist
If you have a passion for working with animals and enjoy seeing goals met through daily scheduled activities, the Animal Care Specialist may be the most rewarding career journey of your life.


Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 per hour with scheduled salary increases at anniversary of hire date


Who We Are - Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Wake County (SPCA Wake)
Founded in 1967 in Raleigh, NC, SPCA Wake is a progressive and innovative private, non-profit animal welfare and sheltering organization. Our organizational core values are the foundation of a positive work culture that values employees just as much as our mission. We are committed to creating a better future for pets and people and we work hard to achieve our goals and offer a rewarding workplace. SPCA Wake provides competitive pay and excellent benefits (see below). Working at SPCA Wake is about more than just a paycheck, it's about making a difference every day in the lives of pets and people.

With locations in Raleigh and Garner, SPCA Wake rescues, heals and adopts more than 4,000 pets annually and provides assistance to more than 30,000 families and individuals each year. We never place a time limit on how long cats, dogs and other pets stay at our shelter. Our vision is to create a humane community for pets and people. If you are looking to make an impact and to save lives, SPCA Wake is the perfect place for you.


Our Core Values:
1- Hell, Yeah!
2- Be Kind
3- Do What You Say
4- Forward Focused
5- Loose & Wiggly
6- Drop the Mic


Position Overview
As an Animal Care Specialist you (and your teammates) are responsible for the daily care and enrichment for shelter animals who are just entering our care or are waiting to be adopted. You will work with a dynamic assortment of volunteers and customers. The Animal Care Specialist improves the quality of life for homeless pets at SPCA Wake with training, feeding, exercise and socialization. The job is so much more than cleaning kennels, although there is a fair amount of that, to be honest. We practice fear-free animal handling at all times. Training is provided. While this is a front-line position, we don't consider it an "entry level" position, as it takes some time to build the skills needed to excel for the betterment of the animals. One more thing -- you must be comfortable kneeling, crouching, reaching overhead and lifting, carrying, and pulling up to 50 lbs.


You might be a born Animal Care Specialist if:
You're equally comfortable talking to pets or people - you can communicate with either!
You consider yourself to be a bit of a time management freak - you love nothing more than thinking about the most effective way to get your work done.
You're the first to notice when one of your, or your family's, pets isn't acting right and do something about it.
You've never considered yourself only a "dog person" or a "cat person"; you'd snuggle up to any critter that would let you.


Required:

Must love animals and care about people

Previous professional animal handling experience

Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including Saturdays and Sundays, some holidays

Valid driver's license (some animal transport van driving required)

A high school diploma or equivalent

Must be comfortable kneeling, crouching, reaching overhead and lifting, carrying, and pulling up to 50 lbs.

Previous customer service experience

Previous animal handling experience


Benefits:

  • Medical and Dental: Employer pays 90% of employee coverage (full-time)
  • Insurance includes wellness, dental, vision, life, mental health care, prescriptions, emergency & urgent care, chiropractic care, and physical therapy
  • Telemedicine options, 24/7 access to virtual health & wellness care and virtual behavioral health care

PAID TIME OFF -

  • All part-time and full-time staff receive paid time off.
  • Paid Holidays - 9 paid holidays per year (full-time)
  • Vacation Time - 10 paid vacation days per year (full-time) with scheduled increases at milestone anniversaries of hire date
  • Sick Time - 6.5 paid sick days per year (full-time)

FINANCIAL -

  • Healthcare: Flexible Spending Account
  • 401k Plan
  • Coastal Federal Credit Union Membership
  • 20% discount on pet adoptions and in SPCA Wake retail store

OTHER -

  • Bereavement time off
  • Federal & State Leave of Absence options

Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. No phone calls or emails, please - we'll have our people call your people!

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