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Villanova University

Animal Caretaker

Villanova, PA · On-site

$10/hr

This includes weekends, academic breaks and holidays. Number of hours required per week varies, but averages 12-15 hours for each of two animal caretakers who coordinate duties for the animal ...

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 ...

Prestage

Animal Caretaker

Pheba, MS

As an Animal Caretaker at Prestage, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of animal ... Willingness to work evenings and weekends as necessary. ADA Requirements: Ability to walk, stoop ...

Z&A Management

Animal Keeper

Woodbridge, NJ · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

As an Animal Keeper, you'll play a hands-on role in animal care while helping guests experience the ... This role requires a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays. Shifts may vary based on ...

- Zoetis Belgium S.A.

Animal Technician

Durham, NC

Animal Care & Research Support * Provide daily animal husbandry and care to maintain the health ... Participate in a rotating after-hours, weekend, and on-call schedule to provide coverage for ...

Santa Fe Animal Shelter Inc

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 ... weekends & Holidays. · Communication skills including ability to effectively communicate with ...

Aequor Inc

Animal Technician

Durham, NC · On-site

Laboratory Animal Care Specialist This individual will perform daily laboratory animal care duties ... Weekend and holiday coverage is required on a rotation basis. May be asked to work extended hours ...

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How much do weekend animal jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend animal 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 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?

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 is a weekend animal job?

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.
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Infographic showing various Weekend Animal job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 26% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,056 per year, or $18.3 per hour.

Animal Care Supervisor (Research Animal Resources)

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

Johns Hopkins University rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 71 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

188th of 618 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Animal Care Supervisor to direct the daily operation of the animal facilities and associated support areas according to standard operating procedures and guidelines. Reporting directly to the Animal Care Manager, the position promotes animal welfare and ensures a quality animal care service that supports research and teaching at Johns Hopkins University.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Prepare the unit for USDA, IACUC inspections, and AAALAC site visits.
  • Help oversee facility maintenance, renovations, and planning.
  • Order feed, bedding and supplies, and maintain sufficient inventory.
  • Develop and implement schedules for equipment maintenance, cage changing and sanitizing equipment, rooms, and corridors.
  • Schedule the unit's work in consultation with the Animal Care Manager and take responsibility for its completion.
  • Plan and coordinate the activities of the animal care staff.
  • Ensure proper and adequate husbandry care of animals by animal care staff including environmental conditions.
  • Conduct on-the-job training and orientation for new animal care staff in concert with training and compliance staff. Participate in training sessions both as a student and as a teacher.
  • Hire, evaluate performance, and take corrective action for HR-related issues of animal care staff.
  • Maintain the animal facility, cage wash area and loading dock to meet the standards of the Animal Welfare Act, the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, and other state, federal and local animal welfare laws and regulations.
  • Support the development and creation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and other related documents with direction from the Animal Care Manager, Director of Laboratory Animal Management, and veterinarians.
  • Implement SOPs and other guidelines by communicating with and training animal care staff. Document and enforce corrective action for non-compliance.
  • Assist with the animal census records by scanning animal cage cards monthly.
  • Train team leads and assist when needed.
  • Monitor the health status of research animals and arrange for veterinary care, if needed.
  • Correspond with JHU investigators, research staff, and facilities.
  • Schedule weekly staff meetings and attend departmental meetings.
  • Suggest changes to improve the efficiency and quality of animal care, cage wash and the loading dock. Identify problems and develop and implement solutions.
  • Assist in the assignment of animal housing and procedure rooms based on researcher's needs.
  • Apply knowledge of animal cage wash, animal husbandry, and the loading dock and be able to perform the duties of all supervised staff when needed.
  • Stay informed regarding updates in operations and regulatory landscape.
  • Foster relationships between various stakeholders in the Animal Care & Use program.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule including rotating weekends and holidays.
  • Must be able to work during emergencies, unexpected incidents, and disasters

Technical Qualifications & Specialized Certifications
  • Certification by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science at the Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) level.

Specific Physical Requirements for the Job
  • Ability to lift, carry or otherwise move and position objects and materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to work under environmental conditions that could require the use of safety equipment.
  • Specialty Occupational Health requirements up to date and complete.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Associate's Degree in Veterinary Technology or related field.
  • Four years of experience in an animal research facility.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science.
  • Certification at the Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) level.

Classified Title: Animal Care Supervisor
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CE
Starting Salary Range: $19.75 - $35.35 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F / 8:30am-5:30pm / Some holidays and weekends
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: School of Medicine Campus
Department name: Research Animal Resources
Personnel area: University Administration

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Gilman believed that teaching and research go hand in hand—that success in one depends on success in the other—and that a modern university must do both well. He also believed that sharing our knowledge and discoveries would help make the world a better place. In 145 years, we haven’t strayed from that vision. This is still a destination for excellent, ambitious scholars and a world leader in teaching and research. Distinguished professors mentor students in the arts and music, humanities, social and natural sciences, engineering, international studies, education, business, and the health professions. Those same faculty members, along with their colleagues at the university’s Applied Physics Laboratory, have made us the nation’s leader in federal research and development funding every year since 1979. That’s a fitting distinction for America’s first research university, a place that has revolutionized higher education in the U.S. and continues to bring knowledge and discoveries to the world.

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10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Baltimore, MD, US

Year founded

1876

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