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Georgia Aquarium

Senior Trainer, Pinniped

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Associate Curator, Animal Training - Pinnipeds Position Summary : Under the direction of section ... service. * Complies with all Georgia Aquarium policies, procedures, and programs. * As needed ...

Georgia Aquarium

Trainer - Mammals & Birds

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Associate Curator, Animal Training-Mammals & Birds Position Summary: This position is responsible ... service. * Complies with all Georgia Aquarium policies, procedures, and programs. * As needed ...

Andrus Childrens Center

Animal Caretaker

Yonkers, NY · On-site

$50K/yr

Maintain proper records of health, medications, behavior, enrichment, training, welfare and visitor ... Demonstrated experience in grounds keeping, animal care, and related service settings. * Experience ...

County of Yolo, CA

Animal Care Attendant

Woodland, CA · On-site

$37.81K - $45.97K/yr

Community Services Opening Date: 05/22/2026 Closing Date: 6/14/2026 11:59 PM Pacific DESCRIPTION ... A. attendant, zoo attendant, 4-H or farm experience, or animal training experience, etc.

Pasco County

Animal Care Technician I

New Port Richey, FL · On-site

$17 - $23.80/hr

Ability to learn and retain information concerning Animal Services Ordinances. Ability to establish ... EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable ...

County of Yolo

Animal Care Attendant

Woodland, CA

$37.81K - $45.97K/yr

Animal Services in Yolo County provides animal care and control services by contract to the County ... C.A. attendant, zoo attendant, 4-H or farm experience, or animal training experience, etc ...

Kemin

Animal Caretaker

Lenexa, KS

Grow your skills with our in-house learning platforms, offering thousands of training resources ... Service Opportunities : Make a positive impact with paid time off for volunteering in your ...

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How much do service animal training jobs pay per year?

As of May 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for service animal training in the United States is $68,682.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $84,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Service Animal Trainer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Service Animal Trainer, you need in-depth knowledge of animal behavior, training methodologies, and relevant legal standards, often supported by formal education or certification in animal training. Familiarity with behavior modification tools, positive reinforcement techniques, and record-keeping systems is commonly required. Patience, strong observation skills, and effective communication with clients are standout soft skills in this field. These competencies ensure service animals are reliably trained to assist individuals while maintaining safety and compliance with regulations.

What are some common challenges faced by service animal trainers, and how can they be overcome?

Service animal trainers often encounter challenges such as matching animals to clients’ specific needs, managing the variable pace of animal learning, and ensuring animals can work reliably in diverse environments. Overcoming these challenges requires patience, adaptability, and excellent communication skills. Trainers must tailor their methods to each animal and client, collaborate closely with clients to understand their requirements, and remain up to date with best practices in animal behavior. Ongoing professional development and peer support can also help trainers address challenges more effectively.

What is service animal training?

Service animal training is the process of teaching animals, usually dogs, to perform specific tasks that assist people with disabilities. These tasks can include guiding individuals who are visually impaired, alerting those who are deaf, or helping with mobility or medical alerts. The training is specialized and tailored to the individual's needs and the animal must demonstrate reliability and behavior appropriate for public settings. Service animal training often involves both basic obedience and advanced, task-specific instruction. The goal is to empower individuals with greater independence and safety through their partnership with a trained service animal.

What is the difference between Service Animal Training vs Therapy Animal Training?

AspectService Animal TrainingTherapy Animal Training
CredentialsCertifications in service animal laws and training techniquesCertifications in animal behavior and therapy techniques
Work EnvironmentPublic spaces, assisting individuals with disabilitiesHospitals, schools, nursing homes, visiting patients or residents
Employer & IndustryDisability support organizations, trainers, service animal programsTherapy organizations, hospitals, educational institutions
Search & Comparison IntentPeople seeking training for service animals assisting disabled individualsPeople interested in training animals for therapeutic visits

While both Service Animal Training and Therapy Animal Training involve working with animals to assist or comfort people, Service Animal Training focuses on preparing animals to assist individuals with disabilities in public settings. Therapy Animal Training prepares animals to provide emotional support in healthcare and educational environments. The key differences lie in the purpose, training requirements, and work environments of each role.

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Infographic showing various Service Animal Training job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 4% Full Time, and 92% Part Time. Highlights an 11% Physical, 11% Hybrid, and 78% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $68,682 per year, or $33 per hour.
Volunteer Services Animal Trainer - PART TIME

Volunteer Services Animal Trainer - PART TIME

Pasadena Humane

Pasadena, CA • On-site

$26.53 - $34.49/hr

Part-time

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

PASADENA HUMANE is a non-profit animal welfare organization looking for passionate professionals to join our team.

JOIN US & MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

THE MISSION

To lead the way toward a compassionate and caring community for all animals.

OUR VALUES

LEARNING: We commit to best practice and professional development through continuous education.

INTEGRITY: We value honest and transparent communication and decision making using evidence based practices.

COLLABORATION: We value teamwork in our organization and partnerships with our community to deliver exceptional service.

KINDNESS: We show compassion, care, respect and empathy to all animals and humans without prejudice or discrimination.

JOB TITLE Volunteer Services Animal Trainer

FLSA: Non-Exempt

FT/PT: Part -Time

SCHEDULE: Must be available for early and/or late hours. Must be able to work early hours according to the needs of the department schedule, including weekends and holidays.

SUMMARY

The Volunteer Services Animal Trainer (VSAT), will be responsible for conducting volunteer training programs that prepare volunteers to work with our animals. Oversee enrichment and support volunteers to ensure consistent and appropriate enrichment activities are offered to our shelter population. The VSAT will be responsible for training new volunteers and maintaining shift schedules to ensure coverage for each assigned program.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE:

  • Responsible for training new and existing animal enrichment volunteers centered around the principles of Fear Free Shelter standards
  • Directly oversee volunteer enrichment volunteers ensuring safe and appropriate interactions
  • Monitor daily enrichment plan/schedule for shelter dogs and cats. Help update monthly programs calendars and shifts schedules within VolunteerMatters
  • Ensure daily enrichment is provided to cats and dogs animals at the shelter
  • Track and maintain detailed documentation of animal enrichment data and oversees the data collection from volunteers including training and monitoring.
  • Responsible for developing and facilitating training protocols for all levels of volunteers to meet the needs of the shelter and animal populations
  • Build relationships with volunteers to improve engagement
  • Maintains a high level of communication and collaborative work with all personnel consistent with Pasadena Humane’s Core Values of Learning, Integrity, Collaboration, and Kindness (LICK)
  • Be able to use internal software to read and update animal profile notes
  • Make recommendations or demonstrate to volunteers for proper handling and interactions with shelter animal population
  • Be able to work collaboratively with other departments to meet the goals of the shelter
  • Speak candidly and tactfully about any internal decisions made about animals’ outcomes (adoption, foster, transfer, AFEH, AFEB, etc.)
  • Assist with on-site and off-site shelter events including but not limited to Free Adoption Events, Group Volunteer Projects, Wiggle Waggle Walk & Run and the San Marino Motor Classic.
  • Ensure a positive, educational approach to customer service with a goal of educating the public and keeping animals in homes as appropriate. Promote positive relations with the general public, volunteers and staff while promoting the Society’s programs, policies and philosophies. Address customer complaints.
  • Uphold Pasadena Humane’s mission and contribute to building a culture of philanthropy.
  • Set up and breakdown of training rooms, including deep cleaning and organizing.
  • Maintain department equipment in good working condition. Report any items for repair and/or replacement as needed to appropriate supervisory staff.
  • Ensure a safe working environment and actively participate in Pasadena Humane’s safety programs.
  • Participate as needed in special department projects.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum high school graduate (or GED/proficiency certificate).
  • At least 18 years of age
  • Any of the following animal training certifications are highly desirable (CPDT-KA/KSA, CBCC-KA, KPA-CTP, IAABC-ADT, IAABC-CDBC, IAABC-CCBC).
  • Proven experience observing body language and handling animals using Fear Free methods in an animal shelter setting
  • Fear Free Shelter Certification
  • Knowledge of techniques and methods of animal behavior assessment, behavior modification, and training.
  • Feline and Canine body language and behavior knowledge
  • Previous experience assisting or teaching group classes highly preferred Effective at coaching and teaching people and at using their animal behavior and learning theory knowledge.
  • Must be prepared to handle or work with animals weighing up to 100lbs and exhibiting a variety of behaviors, including those with challenges.
  • Strong sense of professional judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Must be able to model Pasadena Humane’s Core Values of Learning, Integrity Collaboration and Kindness.
  • Must interact positively with supervisor, management, coworkers, volunteers, and the public to promote a team effort and maintain a positive and professional approach.
  • Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Must provide positive, proactive customer service
  • Must have a positive attitude and a sense of humor

WORK SCHEDULE

  • Must come to work regularly and on time. Must be available for early and/or late hours. Must be able to work early hours according to the needs of the department schedule, including weekends and holidays.

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Fast-paced environment. Employees are exposed to numerous animals (live and deceased), including those with uncertain dispositions. They are required to act in a safe and responsible manner.
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Pasadena Humane is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy not to engage in discrimination against any individual, or harassment of any person seeking employment with our organization on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic information or status as a covered veteran including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices, including recruitment, selection, promotion, transfer, merit increase, salary, training and development, demotion, and separation. This policy is intended to be consistent with the provisions of applicable State and Federal laws. Federal law requires proof of citizenship or "alien right-to-work" status. Pasadena Humane maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing.