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Animal Care Center of NYC

Animal Care Specialist

Ridgewood, NY · On-site

$20/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Animal Care Specialist Who We Are ACC is one of the nation's largest open-admission animal shelters, whose mission is to End Animal Homelessness in NYC. We touch the lives of nearly 30,000 animals ...

Animal Care Centers of NYC

Animal Care Specialist

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$20/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Animal Care Specialist Who We Are ACC is one of the nation's largest open-admission animal shelters, whose mission is to End Animal Homelessness in NYC. We touch the lives of nearly 30,000 animals ...

VCA Animal Hospitals

Animal Care Attendant

Saint Petersburg, FL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Must be able to work weekends and holidays. What We Offer: We offer competitive compensation along ... If you have a passion for animal care and thrive in a fast-paced hospital environment, we would ...

VCA Animal Hospitals

Animal Care Attendant

Saint Petersburg, FL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Must be able to work weekends and holidays. What We Offer: We offer competitive compensation along ... If you have a passion for animal care and thrive in a fast-paced hospital environment, we would ...

Santa Fe Animal Shelter

Animal Care Tech 1

Santa Fe, NM · On-site

$14.25 - $19.25/hr

The focus of responsibility for the Animal Care Tech I is to provide of extended animal care and ... including weekends & Holidays. • Communication skills including ability to effectively ...

Element Research Group Inc

Animal Care Technician

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$16.50 - $22.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Description: Animal Care Technician- Element Research Group Element Research Group (ERG) is a ... May require occasional weekend, holiday, or after-hours work depending on facility needs. Physical ...

Santa Fe Animal Shelter Inc

Animal Care Tech 1

Santa Fe, NM

$14.25 - $19.25/hr

The focus of responsibility for the Animal Care Tech I is to provide of extended animal care and ... Schedule flexibility, including weekends & Holidays. Communication skills including ability to ...

Medix

Animal Care Technician

Waltham, MA · On-site

$24 - $26/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Job Summary Our client is seeking an Animal Care Technician to support the daily operation and ... Must be available to support weekend, holiday, emergency, and after-hours operational ...

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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 the United States is $18.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $20.43 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.

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Infographic showing various Weekend Animal Care job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,056 per year, or $18.3 per hour.

Animal Care Attendant - Feline

Better Together Animal Alliance

Ponderay, ID • On-site

$15/hr

Full-time

Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Feline Care Attendant


Department: Animal Care

Reports To: Animal Care Center Manager

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: $15.00 /hour


Benefits:


  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee discount
  • Paid time off


Better Together Animal Alliance, a non-profit animal welfare organization serving over 5,000 dogs and cats annually. Our programs and services focus on keeping pets in homes and out of cages. Within the walls of our 27,000 sq ft animal care center, BTAA services approximately 1,500 pets each year, and an additional 4000 are served outside our animal care center through upstream, community based programs, including Pets for Life, a helpline, pet food bank, clinic, and Home To Home.


We are looking to add an Animal Care Attendant to our team at Better Together Animal Alliance.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to):

  • Supports Mission, Vision and Values of Better Together Animal Alliance.
  • Sanitizes/disinfects pet enclosures and general boarding areas.
  • Provides clean bedding and ensures pets have clean water at all times.
  • Makes sure that each pet receives the correct type and quantity of food for each meal and maintains cleanliness of food prep areas.
  • Monitor health, physically and behaviorally, and rapidly identify any issues or changes that may require special action and report the information to supervisor immediately.
  • Visually checks pet guests for safety and well-being throughout the day.
  • May be required to supervise group play for dogs and/or individual activities for pet guests.
  • Provide basic grooming services to care center animals as needed.
  • Checks and picks up excrement from enclosures and other areas as needed throughout the day.
  • Monitors pet belongings; cleans belongings as needed. Performs daily laundering of pet bedding and towels.
  • Provide professional customer service while helping customers get to know our animals that are available for adoption


REQUIREMENTS:


Expertise & Experience:

  • Compassion and empathy for animals and human clients!
  • Professional animal care/kennel experience preferred.
  • Displays a professional manner at all times.
  • Entry Level role. High school/ College/ Teenagers 18+ encouraged to apply.


Physical:

  • Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
  • Must frequently lift 40 pounds.
  • Must be able to be on feet for the duration of your shift.
  • Must be able to handle dogs on leashes.
  • Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, animal dander and excretions.


REPORTS TO: Care Center Manager