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How much do helper government animal jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for helper government animal in the United States is $17.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $19.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Helper Government Animal jobs?

Helper Government Animal jobs typically involve assisting government agencies with the care, maintenance, and management of animals in public facilities such as animal shelters, zoos, or wildlife reserves. Workers in these roles may help feed, clean, and monitor animals, as well as assist with record-keeping and support animal control officers. These positions are crucial for ensuring animal welfare and supporting the overall mission of public animal services. They often require compassion, attention to detail, and a willingness to work with a variety of animals in different conditions.

What is the difference between Helper Government Animal vs Animal Care Assistant?

AspectHelper Government AnimalAnimal Care Assistant
Required CredentialsNone typically required, on-the-job training commonSome certifications or training often preferred
Work EnvironmentGovernment facilities, shelters, or zoosAnimal shelters, veterinary clinics, pet stores
Employer & IndustryGovernment agencies, public sheltersPrivate and public animal care facilities
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Helper Government Animals primarily work in government-run shelters or facilities, often with minimal formal credentials, focusing on supporting animal care tasks. Animal Care Assistants may work in similar environments but often require some certifications and work in private or public sectors. Both roles involve hands-on animal care, but Helper Government Animals are more associated with government agencies, while Animal Care Assistants have broader employment options.

What are some common challenges faced by a Helper Government Animal and how can they be addressed?

Helper Government Animal roles often involve working in dynamic environments such as animal shelters, wildlife reserves, or inspection stations, where animal behavior and welfare are top priorities. A common challenge is managing a high volume of animals with varying needs while adhering to strict government regulations and procedures. Effective communication with veterinarians, supervisors, and the public is essential, as is the ability to remain calm and compassionate under pressure. To address these challenges, staying organized, seeking regular training on animal care practices, and actively collaborating with team members can make daily tasks more manageable and rewarding.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Government Animal Care Helper, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Government Animal Care Helper, you need a basic understanding of animal care, handling techniques, and relevant safety protocols, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with animal management systems, basic record-keeping software, and sometimes certifications in animal first aid are typically beneficial. Strong attention to detail, patience, and effective teamwork are crucial soft skills for ensuring animal welfare and supporting daily operations. These skills and qualities are essential to maintain high standards of care, comply with regulations, and contribute to the well-being of animals under government supervision.
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Infographic showing various Helper Government Animal job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 76% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,322 per year, or $17.9 per hour.
Animal Care Technician II

Animal Care Technician II

Charles River Laboratories, Inc.

Baltimore, MD

$21.06/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

Charles River Laboratories rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 93 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

18th of 74 rated pharmaceutical

Job description

For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

Job Summary

We are looking for an Animal Care Technician II for our Insourcing Solutions Team in Baltimore, MD.

The Animal Care Technician II will provide husbandry and veterinary assistance for laboratory animals including rodents as well as monitor animal health and report findings.

Other responsibilities include:

  • Perform animal husbandry duties including but not limited to preparation and actual changing of animal cages and related cage accessories of small, feeding and manual watering
  • Prepare caging for cagewash, including scraping floor grids, breaking down caging and dumping pans or scraping cages
  • Perform daily animal health observations and report any abnormal conditions or behavior of animals to the Immediate Supervisor, Facility Manager, Veterinary Technician, and/or Clinical Veterinarian
  • Clean assigned animal rooms, facility and animal care equipment and associated animal facility areas
  • Monitor and report any irregularities in the room temperature, light cycles, air changes, and other environmental conditions that may affect animals
  • Ensure all logbooks, checklists and other records are completed accurately in a timely fashion
  • Provide environmental enrichment feed and other enrichment stimuli and/ or provide behavioral assessments
  • Provide lead role on assigned weekends/holidays
  • Perform euthanasia using correct procedures
Job Qualifications
  • High school diploma or GED
  • 2 -3 years related experience in animal care with at least one year of that time working with laboratory animal species, most applicable rodents and non-human primates preferred
  • ALAT certification at hire preferred or ALAT within one year of hire required

The hourly rate for this position is $21.06/hour. The schedule is Monday through Friday 7AM-3:30PM, must be available some weekends and holidays when needed.

About Insourcing Solutions
Charles River Insourcing Solutions℠ can streamline research by delivering operational and cost efficiencies through the strategic insourcing of GMP, GLP and non-GLP research services from discovery through safety assessment. Insourcing Solutions℠ provides you with the ability to maintain control of your facility and expertise while leveraging available space.


About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly worked on 80% of the drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the past five years.

We’re committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life.  Based on your position these may include:  bonus/incentives based on performance, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, Health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work life balance flexibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, family status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

It is unlawful in some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to crrecruitment_US@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.

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Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients' clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market. With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client's unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people's lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.

Industry

Scientific research and development services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Wilmington, MA, US

Year founded

1947

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