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Northwestern University

Animal Health Technician Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$98K - $115K/yr

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  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... investigators. Animal Care & Clinical Operations * Oversees daily clinical operations, coordinates coverage, and supervises AHTs and interns performing clinical duties. Provides coverage for AHTs as ...

City of Big Spring

Animal Control Officer

Big Spring, TX · On-site

$40K/yr

... internship or having had a similar position for one year. Possession of a valid Class C Driver ... Investigate reports of animal bites, dangerous/vicious animals, and animal cruelty. Etherize ...

Northwestern University

Animal Health Technician

Chicago, IL · On-site

$24 - $27.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Participates in the training of animal care staff, laboratory personnel and interns in proper ... Becomes familiar with relevant Animal Study Protocols and meets with investigators and laboratory ...

City of Big Spring, TX

Animal Control Officer

Big Spring, TX · On-site

$40K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... internship or having had a similar position for one year. * Possession of a valid Class C Driver ... Investigate reports of animal bites, dangerous/vicious animals, and animal cruelty. * Etherize ...

City of Big Spring, TX

Animal Control Officer

Big Spring, TX · On-site

$40K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... internship or having had a similar position for one year. * Possession of a valid Class C Driver ... Investigate reports of animal bites, dangerous/vicious animals, and animal cruelty. * Etherize ...

City of Columbia, SC

Animal Services Officer

Columbia, SC · On-site

$39K - $44K/yr

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  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... investigations; * Captures and transports stray, sick, injured or potentially rabid animals to the ... Part-time or temporary employees, including interns, are not eligible for City benefits. To learn ...

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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for internship animal investigator in the United States is $75,325.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,500.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Internship Animal Investigator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 12% Internship, 69% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,325 per year, or $36.2 per hour.

Animal Control Officer

City of Big Spring

Big Spring, TX • On-site

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Job description

Animal Control Officer

This position is responsible for controlling and/or impounding stray, abandoned, or injured animals; enforces ordinances concerning stray and/or dangerous animals.

Requirements:

  • High School diploma or GED.
  • Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
  • Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one year.
  • Possession of a valid Class C Driver's License issued by the State of Texas for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
  • A polygraph exam will be conducted on all applicants under final consideration for this position.

Duties:

  • Responds to calls to catch and detain stray, abandoned, injured and/or dangerous animals.
  • Patrols the city for and transports strays, abandoned, dead/injured and unlicensed animals to the city shelter.
  • Pick up/impound animals in a safe and humane manner.
  • Provides daily care for impounded animals, including feeding, watering and obtaining medical care.
  • Investigate reports of animal bites, dangerous/vicious animals, and animal cruelty.
  • Etherize animals when necessary.
  • Respond to observed or reported emergency situations and ordinance violations.
  • Issues warnings and citations for violations of state laws and city ordinances; conducts follow-up inspections as necessary.
  • Write reports and record data on appropriate log/forms.
  • Testifies in court regarding ordinance violations.
  • Prepares reports concerning animal bites and quarantines animals for rabies observation.
  • Counsel/educate citizens and provide information and assistance regarding responsible animal ownership/ordinance requirements (leash law, registration, animal behavior, etc.)
  • Maintains records of impounded animals.
  • Cleans the shelter, equipment and tools on a daily/weekly basis.
  • Respond to after hours emergency calls as needed from the Big Spring Police.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Knowledge:

  • Knowledge of relevant state laws and city codes and ordinances concerning licensing and impounding of animals.
  • Knowledge of city roads and geography.
  • Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other city employees and the public.
  • Knowledge of the procedures involved in the capture and euthanization of animals.
  • Knowledge of animal breeds and their characteristics.
  • Skill in animal care.
  • Skill in safely handling animals, including those with unknown temperament.
  • Adhere to disease management and safety protocols.

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