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Mayfair Animal Hospital

Kennel Team Member

Cary, NC · On-site

$12 - $16/hr

... Animal Care Technician). * Familiarity with common animal behavior and health indicators. * Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays. * Strong communication skills to ...

NCSU

Large Animal Attendant

Raleigh, NC · On-site

... and weekends Job Location Raleigh, NC Department CVM Teaching Hospital About the Department ... Providing compassionate, state-of-the-art specialty healthcare at the cutting edge of veterinary ...

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How much do weekend animal care jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend animal care in Raleigh, NC is $17.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.71 and $19.86 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Weekend Animal Care vs Pet Sitter?

AspectWeekend Animal CarePet Sitter
CertificationsBasic animal care knowledge, sometimes certificationsOften similar, may include pet first aid
Work EnvironmentAnimal shelters, kennels, pet care facilitiesPrivate homes, client locations
Employer & Industry UsageAnimal care facilities, sheltersIndividual pet owners, pet care agencies
Search & Comparison IntentWeekend animal care jobs, animal shelter workPet sitting jobs, in-home pet care

Weekend Animal Care typically involves caring for animals at shelters or facilities during weekends, often requiring basic animal handling skills. Pet Sitters usually provide in-home care for pets, focusing on feeding, walking, and companionship. Both roles require a love for animals and may share similar certifications, but they differ mainly in work environment and employer type.

What are the most commonly searched types of Animal Care jobs in Raleigh, NC?

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Infographic showing various Weekend Animal Care job openings in Raleigh, NC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,994 per year, or $17.8 per hour.

Lead Animal Care Attendant (Flexible Working Hours)

Destination Pet

Cary, NC • On-site

$14 - $15/hr

Part-time

Retirement

Re-posted 24 days ago

Destination Pet rating

5.2

Company rating: 5.2 out of 10

Based on 57 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

42nd of 52 rated veterinary

Job description

Welcome to Destination Pet. We are One Pack- a united team working together to elevate the love and lives of pet families. Our pet-obsessed professionals create a connected care network of trustworthy partners who bring creative innovation every day. We are revolutionizing the pet industry. Join us!
We're sniffing out our next Lead Animal Care Attendant at Pet Palace Cary
-a confident, compassionate, chaos-capable packmate to help guide the daily wag.
Can you manage a mop, a medication chart, and a mob of mutts-sometimes all at once? If you're the go-to friend for pet advice and pep talks, it's time to step into a role that lets you lead with both your heart and your hustle.
At Destination Pet, we're not just another Pet/Vet care center-we're a community that lives to elevate the love and lives of pet families. Since 2016, we've been serving up best-in-show care from coast to coast with day care, boarding, grooming, training, veterinary services, and more. Whether its belly rubs or brushing, our goal is simple: make pets feel at home and their humans feel at ease.
🎁 Perks & Pay:
Telehealth , 401k and Pet Insurance
Pay starts at $14-$15/hour DOE + tips
*(that's 'depending on experience' and no, 'being best friends with your dog' doesn't count as experience... unless your dog writes a letter of reference).
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📋 Reporting To:
General Manager
💪 What You Should Know:
  • You'll be on your feet most of the shift-standing, walking, climbing stairs, and handling leashed dogs.

  • Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs (sometimes it's a crate, sometimes it's a sleepy bulldog).

  • Availability on evenings, weekends, and holidays required (pets don't take days off).

  • Exposure to cleaning supplies, pet hair, and, ahem, "accidents" is part of the gig.

🐕 What You'll Be Doing (Besides Keeping the Shift Running and the Tails Waggin'):
  • Leading the pack during your assigned shifts-coaching, guiding, and setting the tone for pet care excellence.

  • Working alongside Animal Care Attendants to ensure safety, cleanliness, and a whole lot of tail wags.

  • Training new hires on proper pet handling, procedures, and how not to get jumped by five doodles at once.

  • Monitoring pet guests for health, safety, and general cuteness; reporting anything off to the General or Assistant Manager.

  • Serving up food, fresh water, and daily TLC to every furry guest.

  • Overseeing meds and special needs guests (bonus points if you're med-savvy or CPR trained).

  • Bathing and brushing our four-legged VIPs (Very Important Pups).

  • Making sure the place is clean, cozy, and smells less like a wet dog and more like 'spa day at the kennel.
  • Other duties as assigned

🐾 What You Bring to the Table:
  • You're obsessed with animals and it shows. (We see you, covered in pet hair and proud.)

  • Previous work experience in animal care? Yes please.

  • Med administration experience? Even better.

  • You lead by example-whether it's scooping, scrubbing, or stepping in when things get off track.

  • Calm under pressure (even when someone mistakes your shoelace for a chew toy).

  • Confident in guiding and supporting teammates to do their best.

  • CPR training is a big plus (but we can help with that too).

  • High school diploma required.

Ready to level up your pet care career? If you've got the heart of a caretaker and the soul of a team leader, grab the leash and let's go!
Destination Pet LLC affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.
Destination Pet LLC endeavors to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, we provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our recruitment team.
At Destination Pet, we're all about creating a workplace that's bursting with diversity and inclusivity. We don't play favorites or judge folks based on skin color, religion, gender, age, disability, or any other protected characteristics. Our hiring decisions are solely based on what you can bring to the team. So, we're throwing the door wide open for all like-minded candidates who believe in celebrating and honoring diversity and inclusion. Ready to join our pack?

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