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City of Denton, TX

Animal Care Technician

Denton, TX · On-site

$20.20 - $26.27/hr

Provide a safe and sanitary environment for the temporary housing of animals by cleaning ... Ability to communicate effectively, both in oral and written forms, for the needs of the audience.

Montgomery County, OH

Animal Care Crewleader

Dayton, OH · On-site

$42K - $54K/yr

... and write common vocabulary, six (6) months of animal care provider and/or other relevant ... Intermittent and Temporary Employees: Long-Term Sick Leave accrual is based on hours worked.

City of Denton

Animal Care Technician

Denton, TX

$20.20 - $26.27/hr

... the temporary housing of animals by cleaning, sanitizing and maintaining animal cages, kennels ... Ability to communicate effectively, both in oral and written forms, for the needs of the audience.

Fort Worth Zoo

Temporary Mammal Keeper

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

... on animal behavior and prepare reports • Work independently in the absence of immediate supervision • Understand and follow oral and written instructions • Communicate clearly and concisely ...

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Temporary Mammal Keeper

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

... on animal behavior and prepare reports • Work independently in the absence of immediate supervision • Understand and follow oral and written instructions • Communicate clearly and concisely ...

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As of Jun 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary animal writer in the United States is $24.29, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.51 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Temporary Animal Writer vs Freelance Animal Content Creator?

AspectTemporary Animal WriterFreelance Animal Content Creator
CredentialsWriting samples, basic knowledge of animalsPortfolio, social media presence, content samples
Work EnvironmentTemporary assignments, office or remoteSelf-managed, remote or on-site
Employer/Industry UsageMedia outlets, pet brands, educational sitesBlogs, social media, pet brands, NGOs
Search/Comparison IntentJob postings, temp rolesFreelance opportunities, gig work

Temporary Animal Writers typically work on short-term assignments for media or educational outlets, often through staffing agencies or direct employer contracts. Freelance Animal Content Creators operate independently, managing their own projects and clients, often creating content for blogs, social media, or brands. Both roles require animal knowledge and writing skills, but the employment structure and work setup differ significantly.

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Seasonal Animal Care Worker - Potter Park Zoo

Ingham County, MI

Lansing, MI • On-site

$15/hr

Temporary

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Salary: $15.00 Hourly
Location : 1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing, MI
Job Type: Zoo Temporary
Job Number: 202600009
Department: Zoo Temps
Opening Date: 01/06/2026
Bargaining Unit: TEMPORARY
Description
**Applications are accepted until there are sufficient numbers of qualified applications or qualified candidate has been identified. The position could possibly close at any time.***
Under the supervision of the Animal Care Supervisor assists keepers in the daily husbandry tasks. Also receives direction from Keeper 500s and Guest Experience Supervisor. Maintains hand-written and electronic records related to animal care. Provides exceptional husbandry for animals as assigned. Provides excellent guest services at all times. Must always strive to maintain best practices as established by AZA and exceed USDA guidelines.
Essential Functions
  1. Performs a wide range of basic animal husbandry tasks. This may include diet preparation and distribution, bathing, grooming, providing enrichment, exhibit inspection, stocking and cleaning (raking, sweeping, hosing, washing, scrubbing, etc.).
  2. Helps maintain AZA and USDA standards of cleanliness in keeper areas and storage areas.
  3. Interacts positively with zoo visitors and coworkers creating an exceptional guest experience.
  4. Provides daily assessment of health and behavior of animals in assigned animal area. All observations and concerns must be reported to a full time keeper in the associated animal area immediately.
  5. Maintains hand written and electronic records regarding the care of animals and work assignment progress as directed.
  6. Responds to emergency situations as necessary and keeps up to date on all facility protocols and procedures.
Other Functions:
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Must adhere to departmental standards in regard to HIPAA and other privacy issues. During a public health emergency, the employee may be required to perform duties similar to, but not limited, to those in his/her job description.
(An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the above tasks. These examples do not include all of the tasks which the employee may be expected to perform.)
Employment Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience: Prior animal experience and customer service experience preferred.
Other Requirements:
  • Must have a negative TB test
Demonstrates effective communication skills by engaging, interacting and working with all individuals to ensure clarity and understanding in all interactions.
(The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description. The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered along with other job-related selection or promotional criteria.)
Requirements and Working Conditions
Working Conditions:
  • This position works in both an indoor and outdoor environment. While indoors, there is no planned exposure to notable lights, noises, odors, temperatures or weather conditions. While outdoors, exposure to lights, noises, odors, temperatures or weather conditions cannot be controlled and may be extreme.
  • This position operates non-powered hand tools such as utility knives, hammers, pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, chisels, saws, etc.
  • This position is exposed to variety of hazards such as traffic, moving vehicles, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, slippery surfaces, chemicals, cleaning solutions, oils, hazardous materials, etc.
  • This position is exposed to air quality conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation, etc.
  • This position is exposed to noise levels which require shouting in order to be heard.
  • This position is exposed to communicable diseases, blood, other body fluids, etc.
  • This position works closely with domestic and wild animals with unpredictable temperaments.
  • This position is provided, and required to use, Personal Protection Equipment to minimize the risks associated with the working conditions listed above.
Physical Requirements:
  • This position requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, traverse, climb, balance, twist, bend, stoop/crouch, squat, kneel, crawl, lift, carry, push, pull, reach, grasp, handle, pinch, type, endure repetitive movements of the wrists, hands or fingers.
  • This position's physical requirements require continuous stamina in sitting, standing, walking, traversing, climbing, balancing, twisting, bending, stooping/crouching, squatting, kneeling, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, grasping, handling, pinching, typing and enduring repetitive movements of the wrists, hands or fingers.
  • This position performs heavy work requiring the ability to exert more than 50 pounds of force in the physical requirements above.
  • This position primarily requires medium visual acuity to perform tasks at arm's reach such as operating machinery, operating vehicles or heavy equipment, performing cleaning tasks, etc.
  • This position requires the ability to communicate and respond to inquiries both in person and over the phone.
  • This position requires the ability to operate a PC/laptop and to enter & retrieve information from a computer.
  • This position requires the ability to handle varying and often high levels of stress.
(This job requires the ability to perform the essential functions contained in this description. These include, but are not limited to, the requirements listed above. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants unable to fulfill one or more of these requirements.)
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Do you have a High School Diploma or equivalent education?
  • Yes
  • No

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Do you have prior animal care experience, if so please briefly describe your experience, if not applicable type N/A. (Do not put see resume)
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Do you have prior customer service experience, if so please briefly describe your experience, if not applicable type N/A. (Do not put see resume)
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Are you at least 18 years of age?
  • Yes
  • No

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Did you submit your cover letter and resume?
  • Yes
  • No

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