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Daybreak Foods, Inc.

Animal Caretaker

Raymond, OH · On-site

$17.33/hr

In addition, the Animal Caretaker will perform light maintenance on facilities and equipment. Key Responsibilities * Ensure the security of chickens and the premises by keeping all facility doors ...

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What are some common challenges faced by Weekend Animal Care Attendants, and how can they be managed?

Weekend Animal Care Attendants often work with a wide range of animals and may face challenges such as managing unpredictable animal behavior, maintaining strict cleaning protocols under time constraints, and ensuring all animals receive individual attention. Effective communication with the weekday staff is key to staying updated on each animal’s needs and any special instructions. Building strong observation skills and staying organized can help attendants provide high-quality care and quickly address any issues that arise during busy weekend shifts.

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

To thrive as a Weekend Animal Caretaker, you need a basic understanding of animal behavior, proper handling techniques, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience with animal care management systems, feeding schedules, and basic first aid for animals is typically required. Strong attention to detail, reliability, and compassion are important soft skills for this position. These skills ensure the well-being and safety of animals under your care, especially during weekend shifts when staffing may be limited.

What is the difference between Weekend Animal vs Weekend Dog Walker?

AspectWeekend Animal
CertificationsNone required, basic animal handling knowledge helpful
Work EnvironmentClient homes, outdoor areas, kennels
Industry UsagePet care services, animal sitting
Common TasksFeeding, playing, administering medication, monitoring health

Weekend Animal typically refers to pet care services involving various animals, including feeding and monitoring. Weekend Dog Walker specifically focuses on walking dogs, often in outdoor settings. While both roles require animal handling skills, dog walkers usually need to be comfortable walking multiple dogs and managing outdoor environments. The main difference lies in scope: Weekend Animal covers broader pet care, whereas Weekend Dog Walker specializes in dog walking services.

What are 'Weekend Animal' jobs?

Weekend Animal jobs typically refer to positions in animal care facilities, such as shelters, veterinary clinics, or pet boarding centers, that require staff to work primarily on weekends. These roles often include tasks like feeding, cleaning, exercising animals, and assisting with basic health checks. Weekend Animal jobs are ideal for those who love working with animals and are available during weekends, including students or individuals seeking part-time work. Responsibilities may vary depending on the type of facility and the animals cared for. Reliable attendance and compassion for animals are key qualities for these positions.
What are the most commonly searched types of Animal jobs in Ohio? The most popular types of Animal jobs in Ohio are:
What cities in Ohio are hiring for Weekend Animal jobs? Cities in Ohio with the most Weekend Animal job openings:
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Infographic showing various Weekend Animal job openings in Ohio as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution.

Animal Care Specialist

Cincinnati Animal CARE

Cincinnati, OH • On-site

$15.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Animal Care Specialist
Reports to Medical Operations Manager
Join the Team at Cincinnati Animal CARE
At Cincinnati Animal CARE (CAC), we do work that matters.
Every day, our team protects animals, supports our community, and helps save thousands of lives each year through compassionate care, advocacy, and education.
This work is meaningful, fast-paced, and can be challenging, but for the right person, it's incredibly rewarding.
We are a team built for impact, made up of people who care deeply, work hard, support one another, and show up every day committed to making a difference.
If you are passionate about animals, thrive in a mission-driven environment, and want your work to have purpose, we'd love to have you join us.
About the Role
We are looking for an Animal Care Specialist to join our team and play an important role in supporting CAC's mission.
In this position, you will:
  • Care for our hospitalized, resident, and surgical patients.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys meaningful work, takes pride in helping others, and wants to contribute to a growing organization making a real impact in the community.
What You'll Be Responsible For
Your day-to-day may include:
  • Maintain stock of animal care essential items (food, treats, toys)
  • Deliver feedings, outdoor exercise, and in-kennel enrichment for patients
  • Provide clinic yard, walks, playgroup, and in-kennel enrichment
  • Ensure cleanliness of kennels, bowls, linens, toys, and crates for all patients
  • Follow proper cleaning procedures and use appropriate products and chemicals to mitigate the risk of disease spread
  • Animal care dishes, laundry, and other assignments as requested by shift leads or management
  • Contribute to the overall cleanliness of several clinic spaces and clinic trash removal
  • Follow feeding plans, weight monitoring, symptom monitoring, and other medical protocols to monitor and/or report on patient status
  • Restrain and provide other forms of patient management for medical procedures, surgeries, and exams
  • Collaborate with Animal Care Leads to advance animal welfare within the Medical Department
  • Like all employees at CAC, this individual may be assigned additional duties at the request of their supervisor
  • Work alongside of and collaborate with our dedicated volunteer staff to ensure daily responsibilities and ongoing projects are optimal and high functioning.
  • Supporting additional organizational needs as they arise

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role
We're looking for someone who:
  • Is passionate about CAC's mission and animal welfare
  • Brings a positive, team-first attitude
  • Communicates openly and professionally
  • Takes ownership and solves problems proactively
  • Thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
  • Can balance compassion with accountability
  • Is dependable, adaptable, and eager to learn

Qualifications
Preferred/Required:
  • A true team builder who makes everyone feel welcome,
  • Comfortable handling dogs, cats, pocket pets, and other animals with a variety of temperaments and socialization levels,
  • Embodies unwavering commitment to CAC's values, positive workplace culture, and animal care.
  • Strong verbal communication skills,
  • Ability to stay calm under pressure,
  • Willingness to learn medical procedures and protocols to advance ability to assist within the department,
  • Ability to clearly explain surgical discharge instructions and recovery expectations to fosters and adopters,
  • Ability to follow oral instructions.
  • Ability to maintain composure and professionalism during high stress and often challenging medical situations

Why Join CAC?
At CAC, you'll be part of more than just a workplace. You'll join a team of people doing meaningful work together.
We offer:
  • The opportunity to make a real difference every day
  • A mission-driven, supportive team culture
  • Growth and development opportunities
  • Competitive benefits package
  • A workplace where your work directly impacts animals and the community

Compensation & Benefits
  • Pay: From $15.75/hour
  • Retirement plan with employer match
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Professional Development Assistance
  • Life Insurance

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, controls, or tools listed above; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.
  • Exposure and handling unvetted animals and their waste is frequent.

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