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The Animal Hospital

Veterinary Receptionist

New Berlin, WI · On-site

$14.75 - $17.75/hr

Part-Time Veterinary Receptionist New Berlin Animal Hospital | New Berlin, Wisconsin New Berlin Animal Hospital is looking to hire a part-time Veterinary Receptionist to join our fast-paced team. Our ...

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How much do part time animal jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for part time animal in Wisconsin is $18.47, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.29 and $20.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a part time animal job?

Part-time animal jobs refer to positions where individuals work with or care for animals on a part-time basis, rather than full-time. These jobs can include roles such as dog walker, pet sitter, animal shelter assistant, veterinary assistant, or pet groomer. Part-time schedules offer flexibility and are ideal for people who want to gain experience with animals, supplement their income, or balance other responsibilities. Duties may vary depending on the specific job but generally involve feeding, cleaning, exercising, and monitoring animals’ health and wellbeing.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a part time animal caretaker?

To thrive as a Part Time Animal Caretaker, you typically need knowledge of animal behavior, basic animal care techniques, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with tools such as feeding equipment, cleaning supplies, and sometimes animal management software is often required. Patience, attention to detail, and strong communication skills help caretakers provide compassionate and effective care to animals and interact with pet owners or team members. These skills ensure the well-being of animals, maintain a safe environment, and support smooth operations in animal care settings.

What are common challenges faced by part time animal care workers, and how can they be addressed?

Part-time animal care workers often face challenges such as adjusting to varying shift schedules, quickly familiarizing themselves with the specific needs of different animals, and effectively communicating with full-time staff to ensure continuity of care. To address these, it's helpful to maintain detailed notes, proactively ask questions during shift changes, and stay organized to provide consistent attention to animal well-being. Open communication and flexibility are key to thriving in this role while delivering the best care possible.

Can I get paid to work with animals?

Yes, part-time animal jobs such as pet care, dog walking, grooming, or assisting at shelters often offer paid positions. These roles typically require basic animal handling skills and may involve flexible schedules, making them accessible for those seeking part-time work with animals.

What job can I do if I love animals?

A part-time animal-related job includes roles such as pet sitter, dog walker, or veterinary assistant. These positions often require good communication skills, a love for animals, and sometimes basic certifications or training. They typically involve working in pet care facilities, homes, or clinics and may offer flexible schedules.

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Infographic showing various Part Time Animal job openings in Wisconsin as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,412 per year, or $18.5 per hour.

Animal Care Specialist

New Jersey Institute of Technology

King, WI • On-site

$33/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 15 hours ago

Job description

Title: Animal Care SpecialistDepartment:Biological SciencesReports To:ChairPosition Summary:

The Department of Biological Sciences is seeking an experienced, part-time Animal Care Specialist to oversee the care and welfare of aquatic and other organisms with diverse care requirements. The preferred schedule is Fridays and weekends, up to 24 hours per week.


Essential Functions:
  • Demonstrate experience and familiarity with best practices for culturing a wide variety of aquatic organisms and ant colonies, including freshwater, brackish, and marine vertebrate and invertebrate animals.
  • Perform general husbandry of animal collections, including jellyfish, marine arthropods/crustaceans, other aquatic invertebrates, and freshwater teleost fish.
  • Maintain compliance with University Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) guidelines.
  • Manage quarantine systems, particularly fish quarantine systems, and identify potential needs for veterinary intervention.
  • Maintain complex life support systems for cultured animals.
  • Fabricate and select tanks and other components of culture systems and build new culture systems as needed.
  • Monitor, record, and adjust environmental variables, including temperature, lighting, water quality, salinity, food sources, and filtration systems, to optimize animal health and reproductive viability.
  • Maintain accurate and detailed records of animal care, maintenance, health status, and life cycle events.

Prerequisite Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Biology or a related field.
  • At least one year of full-time experience in aquatic animal husbandry.
  • Experience managing aquatic invertebrates and vertebrates preferred.
  • At least one year of experience managing quarantine systems preferred.
  • At the University's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be waived where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the University, an equivalent combination of education and experience that specifically prepares the candidate for success in the position.

Compensation: $33/hour

At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Range:Hourly Employees

NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, or other items.

FLSA:Non-ExemptTime Type:Part timePay Rate:HourlyAdditional Information:

As an EEO employer NJIT is committed to building a diverse and inclusive teaching, research, and working environment and strongly encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women.


Employment at NJIT is subject to the provisions of New Jersey First Act which mandates new employees, who are not NJ residents, to establish primary residence in New Jersey within one year of their appointment to certain positions. The law does not apply to any individual employed at NJIT on a temporary or per semester basis as a visiting or adjunct professor, teacher, lecturer, researcher or administrator. For more information on the act please click here.


If special accommodations are needed in applying for a position, please visit the Department of Human Resources located in Fenster Hall, 5th Floor, University Heights, Newark, NJ 07102 or call (973) 596-3140. If you have questions, please email the Human Resources Department at hr@njit.edu.


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