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Veterans Health Administration

Animal Caretaker

Omaha, NE · On-site +1

$23.02 - $26.86/hr

Summary The employee will serve as an Animal Caretaker assigned to the Veterinary Medical Unit (VMU), Research Service, location at the Veterans Affairs Nebraska-Western Iowa Healthcare System in ...

ASPCA

Contingent Animal Relocation Driver

$25/hr

This is a remote position within the United States that requires travel as outlined below ... What You'll Do Animal Relocation Drivers, a contracted position hired through a third-party ...

National Park Service

Animal Caretaker MVO

$33.36 - $38.92/hr

Animal Packing: Responsible for safely leading strings of up to 8 head over rough mountain trails, requiring long days on the trail and spending up to eight consecutive nights camped in remote ...

ASPCA

REMOTE - Contingent Animal Relocation Driver

$25/hr

... remote setting with minimal supervision   * Exceptional detail orientation   * Ability to precisely follow written protocols   * Experience with cleaning animal housing (preferred, not ...

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How much do remote animal jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote animal in the United States is $21.05, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $25.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote animal?

A Remote Animal job typically involves working with animals or animal-related tasks in a remote setting, without being physically present in a specific location. This could include roles like virtual pet consulting, wildlife data analysis, remote veterinary support, or animal advocacy through digital platforms. These jobs leverage technology to assist with animal care, research, or education from a distance.

What are remote animal jobs?

Remote animal jobs are positions that allow individuals to work with or for the benefit of animals without needing to be physically present at a specific location, such as an office or animal facility. These roles can include remote veterinary telemedicine consultants, animal behaviorists providing virtual training, pet product customer service representatives, or those working for animal welfare organizations in administrative or advocacy roles. With the rise of remote work and digital technologies, many aspects of animal care, education, and support can now be managed online. These jobs are ideal for animal lovers who have the necessary skills and want flexibility in their work environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote animal, and why are they important?

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What is the difference between Remote Animal vs Remote Veterinary Technician?

AspectRemote Animal
Required CredentialsTypically none or basic animal care knowledge
Work EnvironmentHome-based, online or phone interactions
Employer & IndustryPet care companies, animal shelters, online pet services
Common Search & ComparisonPeople compare roles involving animal care in remote settings

Remote Animal roles generally involve online customer support, pet advice, or administrative tasks related to animals, requiring minimal formal credentials. In contrast, Remote Veterinary Technicians need specific certifications and perform clinical tasks remotely, often supporting veterinarians. The main difference lies in the level of medical expertise and credentials required, with Remote Veterinary Technicians providing more specialized, clinical support compared to general remote animal care roles.

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Infographic showing various Remote Animal job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,783 per year, or $21 per hour.

Animal Health Technician

Nogales, AZ • On-site, Remote

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
5 - 10K employees
Learn more about Animal and Plant Health Inspection Serviceexternal

$46K - $60K/yr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Summary
You will be responsible for day-to-day operation of a broad range of duties in support of programs to facilitate trade and prevent the spread of animal diseases through the export or import of live animals, animal byproducts, biological materials, and organisms. Your work with Veterinary Services(VS), Field Operations, will apply technical solutions to control, prevent, and eradicate animal diseases while facilitating international trade.
Recruit Incentives have been approved for this position.
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Duties
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  • The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity.
  • The duties may include, but are not limited to:
  • Creates, organizes, and ensures completeness of animal import records.
  • Monitors and manages import request and animal release workflow and associated documentation within a web-based Veterinary Services import management system.
  • Collects and enters animal import data into required information technology systems.
  • Receives various office calls from veterinarians, importers, exporters, brokers, drivers, and job applicants; furnishes information on port operations as well as Agency regulations as needed.
  • Provides necessary advice and assistance to importers regarding forms, health certificates, routings, and various other forms and procedures, as needed.
  • Assists with administering the export program by ensuring that all files, reference materials, databases, records, directives, and requirements are complete, correct and current.

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Conditions of employment
  • You must be a US Citizen or US National.
  • Individuals who were born male after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
  • Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
  • Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served. Refer to the Next Steps section for more information.
  • Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
  • Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/
  • Valid state driver's license is required at the time of application.
  • All USDA employees are required to be enrolled in Continuous Vetting, which authorizes government agencies to receive notifications of criminal activity on individuals who hold low risk, public trust, or national security positions.
  • The work requires standing, walking, running, bending, crouching, climbing, and lifting heavy items.

Qualifications
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.
FOR THE GS-6 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-5 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates:
  • Documenting data and conclusions for technical reports.
  • Assessing health and welfare problems of animals.

OR Successful completion of eighteen (18) semester hours of related graduate education obtained from an accredited college or university. Qualifying graduate courses include: agribusiness, agricultural chemistry, agricultural development, agricultural economics, agricultural education, animal breeding, animal genetics, animal health, animal nutrition, animal physiology, animal products, animal reproduction, animal science, animal toxicology, animal welfare, biological and agricultural engineering, beef cattle production, dairy herd management, dairy marketing, equine production, farm management, feeding management, meat science, physiology of lactation, poultry science, ruminant nutrition, swine production, and wildlife and fisheries science.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level.
TRANSCRIPTS are required if:
  • You are qualifying for the position based on education.
  • You are qualifying for this position based on a combination of experience and education.
  • This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university.

COMBINATION OF EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-6 GRADE LEVEL: Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for that grade level.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
This position does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
  • Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP/ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100.
  • Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expense associated with reporting for duty will be the responsibility of the selected employee.
  • Promotion Potential: If you are selected for a position with further promotion potential, you will be placed under a career development plan, and may be non-competitively promoted if you successfully complete the requirements and if recommended by management. However, promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.
  • Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here.
  • Recruit Incentives have been approved for this position.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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