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City of Rio Rancho

Kennel Worker AF

Rio Rancho, NM

$16.37 - $20.46/hr

Position Summary The Kennel Worker performs maintenance and custodial duties on kennels and cattery at the animal control facility to insure a clean and safe environment for animals, the general ...

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As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for cattery in the United States is $27.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.39 and $31.25 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Cattery job involves caring for cats in a boarding facility, shelter, or breeding establishment. Responsibilities typically include feeding, cleaning enclosures, monitoring health, providing social interaction, and sometimes administering medication. Cattery workers must be attentive to feline behavior and ensure a clean, comfortable environment. This role requires a love for animals, patience, and basic knowledge of cat care.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of someone working in a cattery?

A typical day for a cattery attendant involves feeding and grooming cats, cleaning enclosures, monitoring animal health, and updating records to track each cat’s well-being. You’ll also interact with pet owners during drop-off and pick-up, answer questions, and ensure all the cats are comfortable and safe. Some roles may require administering medications or assisting with cat socialization and enrichment activities. The work is hands-on and can be physically demanding, but is rewarding for those who love caring for animals and ensuring their welfare.

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

To thrive in a cattery attendant role, you need experience in animal care, attention to hygiene protocols, and knowledge of feline behavior, typically supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with cleaning equipment, animal handling tools, and basic record-keeping or scheduling systems is often required. Compassion, patience, and strong communication skills set top candidates apart in this role. These abilities ensure cats receive proper care and create a safe, welcoming environment for both animals and their owners.

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Infographic showing various Cattery job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 60% Full Time, and 40% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $56,798 per year, or $27.3 per hour.

Cattery Manager

Virginia Beach S P C A Inc.

Virginia Beach, VA • On-site

$38K - $42K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

The Virginia Beach SPCA (VBSPCA) is a longstanding nonprofit organization that provides essential pet services to the Hampton Roads community. Through animal sheltering and adoptions, low cost veterinary services, and humane education, we strive to create a more humane and responsible community by eliminating animal suffering while increasing human compassion.


Our talented team of Shelter professionals includes Shelter Leadership, Animal Care Technicians, and Customer Service Representatives, each providing critical skills to ensure that we can meet the growing public demand of our services. We assist families in a variety of ways that include: adoption, pet surrender, pet counseling, city licensing, Pet Pantry, and access to affordable pet supplies. All animals in the VBSPCA’s care receive the highest level of veterinary care by our dedicated team of Veterinary professionals through the VBSPCA Low-Cost Veterinary Clinic.


As the Cattery Manager, you will lead a team of cattery staff members in ensuring our feline and small animal populations are afforded the Five Freedoms: Freedom from Hunger and Thirst; Freedom from Discomfort; Freedom from Pain, Injury or Disease; Freedom to Express Normal Behavior; and Freedom from Fear and Distress.


Please see the attached Job Description for more details on what we are looking for in a cattery manager and the duties of the position.


The VBSPCA Shelter is an extremely active facility and we strive to offer quality customer care. If you enjoy being around animals, if you have great customer service skills, if you are organized, if you enjoy an active environment, and if you meet the qualifications of the position, we encourage you to apply. The VBSPCA is a great place to work and we are centered around a mission of eliminating animal suffering and increasing human compassion.


Full-Time positions are 40 hours a week and come with competitive benefits


Pay Rate: $38,000 to $42,000 annually - depending on experience


The VBSPCA Shelter is staffed every day of the week from 8am to 6pm. Our Management team is expected to close at least one night out of their workweek.