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Clingroup

Clinical Study Monitor-Animal Health

Fort Collins, CO · Remote

$33.25 - $45.25/hr

Key responsibilities include serving as the primary contact for assigned study sites, training site ... Important Note to Applicants This is a remote position with potential for regular travel. Please be ...

Kemin

This is a remote-based position that requires up to 75% travel to support customers, research ... Grow your skills with our in-house learning platforms, offering thousands of training resources ...

Animal Equality

Salesforce Administrator & Developer

$70K - $80K/yr

Remote, US mainland. Animal Equality is an international animal advocacy organization working to ... Consult with end users to improve adoption and develop internal documentation and training ...

Conduent, Inc.

Remote Claims Processing Clerk

KY · Remote

$15/hr

Monday- Friday 8:00 AM - clean desk (based on business needs) Training Schedule: 4-week paid ... animal, military/veteran status, citizenship status, basis of genetic information, or any other ...

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How much do remote animal trainer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote animal trainer in the United States is $27.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.99 and $31.25 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote animal trainer?

A Remote Animal Trainer is a professional who uses technology to train animals from a distance, often via video calls, online platforms, or pre-recorded instructions. This role involves teaching animals new behaviors, reinforcing positive actions, and helping pet owners address behavioral issues without being physically present. Remote Animal Trainers often work with pet owners to demonstrate techniques and provide real-time feedback during training sessions. This approach is useful for clients who are geographically distant or prefer virtual services. It requires strong communication skills, a deep understanding of animal behavior, and proficiency with remote communication tools.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a remote animal trainer?

To thrive as a Remote Animal Trainer, you need expertise in animal behavior, training techniques, and often a background in animal science or certification from organizations like the CCPDT. Familiarity with video conferencing platforms, remote training tools, and record-keeping software is typically required. Strong communication skills, patience, and adaptability help in guiding pet owners and addressing animal needs from a distance. These skills ensure effective training outcomes, client satisfaction, and the ability to adapt methods for remote engagement.

What are common challenges faced by remote animal trainers, and how can they be addressed?

Remote animal trainers often face challenges such as building trust with animals and their owners without being physically present, as well as effectively demonstrating training techniques through video calls. To overcome these obstacles, trainers should use clear, step-by-step instructions, provide video demonstrations, and encourage regular feedback from clients. Consistent communication and follow-up sessions are key to ensuring progress and maintaining engagement in a remote setting.

What is the difference between Remote Animal Trainer vs Animal Behavior Specialist?

AspectRemote Animal TrainerAnimal Behavior Specialist
CredentialsCertifications in training techniques, animal handling experienceAdvanced degrees in animal behavior, certifications in behavior analysis
Work EnvironmentOnline platforms, client homes, virtual sessionsResearch labs, clinics, fieldwork, sometimes in-person
Employer & IndustryPet training companies, online platforms, animal care servicesResearch institutions, veterinary clinics, animal shelters
Search & Comparison IntentPeople seeking remote pet training services or careersIndividuals interested in animal behavior research or clinical work

Remote Animal Trainers primarily focus on training pets through virtual or in-home sessions, often requiring certification in training techniques. Animal Behavior Specialists typically hold advanced degrees and work in research or clinical settings to analyze and modify animal behavior. While both roles involve working with animals, Remote Animal Trainers are more client-facing and service-oriented, whereas Animal Behavior Specialists are involved in scientific or clinical work.

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Infographic showing various Remote Animal Trainer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,233 per year, or $27 per hour.

Farm Animal Senior Analyst - Sustainability Operations

Remote

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated
Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing • 5 - 10K employees

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 25 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

50th of 86 rated pharmaceutical

People enjoy working here

Good employer

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Learn more about Elanco Animal Health Incorporatedexternal

$90K - $119K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) - it all starts with animals!
As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose - all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.
At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you'll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.
Making animals' lives better makes life better - join our team today!
Your Role: Farm Animal Senior Analyst - Sustainability Operations
As the Elanco Knowledge Solutions - Farm Animal Senior Analyst - Sustainability Operations, you will be part of Elanco Knowledge Solutions (EKS), delivering innovative data solutions that help producers improve profitability, enhance sustainability, and prioritize animal health and welfare. In this role, you will lead data strategy and reporting initiatives, support customer success, and collaborate across cross-functional teams to develop and enhance digital sustainability solutions that create value for customers and the business.
Your Responsibilities:
  • Lead the data model, governance, access security, and data integrity roadmap for the sustainability platform ecosystem; design and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports to monitor data verification, program interventions, and provide real-time visibility for stakeholders.
  • Optimize and automate existing data processes, improve data flows and system integrations with internal and external partners, identify system enhancements that maximize platform ROI, and ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and governance standards.
  • Serve as a trusted customer resource by troubleshooting data issues, resolving or escalating concerns, collaborating with stakeholders to improve the user experience, and creating and delivering training materials for internal teams, sales teams, and external users.
  • Partner with the Sustainability Program Design team, business stakeholders, and IT vendors to define customer needs, translate business requirements into technical solutions, develop project plans, manage milestones, dependencies, and risks, and communicate project status to key stakeholders.
  • Coordinate cross-functional user testing and successful solution launches while applying critical thinking, learning agility, and process improvement principles to continuously enhance technical solutions, systems, tools, and operational processes.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
  • Education: Bachelor's Degree
  • Required Experience: Minimum of 4 years of experience as a business analyst, project manager, or related role within the farm animal industry.
  • Top Skills: Advanced Power BI expertise (including DAX, Power Query, and Row-Level Security) and the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions through strong project management, business analysis, and cross-functional communication skills.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
  • Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Data Science, Agriculture, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
  • Experience with SQL, Databricks, SmartSheet, ArcGIS, or similar data management and analytics tools.
  • Experience supporting agricultural sustainability initiatives, dairy operations, dairy management software, or sustainability platform development.
  • Experience working with Agile and Waterfall software development methodologies.
  • Experience in customer service, technical writing, compliance procedures, and process documentation.

Additional Information:
  • Travel: 10-25% annually.
  • Location: US Remote (must be available during Central or Eastern Time business hours); must reside within the US and in CST or EST

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!
Elanco Benefits and Perks:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:
  • Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
  • 8-week parental leave
  • 9 Employee Resource Groups
  • Annual bonus offering
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Up to 6% 401K matching

Elanco currently anticipates that the base salary for this position could range from $68,000.00 to $119,100 depending partly on the successful candidate's qualifications, including education and experience. Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending partly on company and individual performance). Additionally, Elanco offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees that includes a company-matching 401(k); vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities). Of course, the compensation is subject to change and could be higher or lower than the range described above. Elanco reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion, and Elanco's compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Elanco employees.
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Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status
Elanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job-related criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice.

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