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Austin Pets Alive!

Nursery Program Manager

Austin, TX · On-site

$52K - $57K/yr

The Neonatal Program Senior Manager owns the strategic and operational leadership of APA!'s Neonatal Program year-round -- not just during peak kitten season. This role sets program direction, builds ...

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As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for kitten in the United States is $23.16, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $26.20 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Kittens are young domestic cats, typically less than one year old. They are known for their playful, curious nature and rapid growth during their first few months of life. Kittens require specialized care, including proper nutrition, socialization, and regular veterinary check-ups to ensure healthy development. As they mature, kittens learn important social and survival skills from their mother and littermates, or from their human caretakers in the case of orphaned kittens.

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Required CredentialsNone specific, basic pet care knowledgeBasic training and socialization skills
Work EnvironmentIndoor, quiet spaces, pet care facilitiesIndoor/outdoor, active environments, pet care facilities
Employer & Industry UsagePet shelters, breeders, pet ownersPet shelters, breeders, pet owners
Common Search & ComparisonKitten vs Puppy

Both kittens and puppies are young animals requiring care, but kittens tend to be more independent and require less training initially, while puppies often need more socialization and obedience training. Understanding these differences helps pet owners choose the right pet for their lifestyle.

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Infographic showing various Kitten job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 68% Full Time, 31% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,173 per year, or $23.2 per hour.

Seasonal Nursery Caregiver (Full-Time & Per Required Need)

San Diego Humane Society

San Diego, CA • On-site

$20 - $22.25/hr

Full-time, Per diem

Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

San Diego Humane Society rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

San Diego Humane Society is hiring Full-Time and Per Required Needed (PRN) Seasonal Nursery Caregivers for our Nursery team!

 

How you’ll impact our mission:

At San Diego Humane Society, we’re united by our mission to Inspire Compassion. Nursery Caregivers provide daily care, medical support and enrichment for nursery animals and provide support for the foster program. In this role, you’ll provide care for animals 0-8 weeks of age, as well as queens with kittens up to 8 weeks of age.

This role delivers service at the gold standard level in alignment with the SDHS Way, to meet the needs of animals and the people who love them by leading with compassion, finding creative solutions, providing personalized care and building connections. If you’re passionate about making an impact in the animal welfare movement, we’d love to talk to you.

What’s in it for you?

At SDHS, we’re proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and commit to being a place where every person – staff, volunteer, and guest – can feel a sense of belonging. We support and invest in employees through conscious delivery of benefits and a workplace environment based on our Core Values.

As an employee you’ll enjoy:

  • Competitive pay and paid time-off (including your Birthday Day Off!)
  • Comprehensive training and well-being programs
  • 403(b) retirement plan with 5% match after 1 year
  • Free pet adoptions, pet vaccines and spay/neuter services
  • …and so much more!

What you’ll do:

  • Complete daily cleaning and feeding routines, maintaining assigned area in a clean, organized and professional manner, as scheduled and in compliance of SDHS kitten nursery policy and procedures and underage kitten protocol
  • Monitor the health of shelter animals; follow established procedures if symptoms of illness arise based on the degree of illness or injury
  • Administer subcutaneous fluids and oral medications
  • Will assist as needed to restrain animals for blood draw and examination
  • Handle and nurture animals appropriately according to age and needs of the animal

What we’re looking for:

  • Highschool graduate or equivalent required.
  • One (1) year experience working with animals in a kennel, shelter, veterinary hospital, or volunteer environment preferred.
  • Neonatal kitten experience strongly preferred.

Location & Hours: Based at our San Diego Campus. Full-time positions works 40 hours per week. Per Required Needed (PRN) positions work approximately 4 hours per week. Both full-time and PRN positions will last until approximately November 2026.


Pay: Starting range is between $20.00 – $22.25 per hour.

The listed hiring range for this position depicts the target range of pay rates for candidates. The maximum of the hiring range is reserved for candidates with the highest qualifications and relevant experience. Compensation for internal candidates may increase beyond the listed range based on performance over time. For all candidates, the actual starting pay rate is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to your years of related education and experience, internal pay equity, and position location.

To learn more about our benefits and perks, click here.

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