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10 of the Most Popular Types of Animal Control Jobs in 2026

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The primary qualifications for an animal control job are a high school diploma or GED certificate and a valid state driver's license. Employers strongly prefer applicants who have experience working with animals in a professional role, and animal control officers often gain this experience by volunteering or working at animal shelters. Many positions require animal control officers to remove dead, injured, or dangerous animals from public property, as well as euthanize animals considered too dangerous, so the ability to balance the requirements of the job with the focus on compassionate care and protecting animals is crucial to long-term success. An animal control role also requires excellent interpersonal, communication, and critical thinking skills, as well as an understanding of animal behavior.

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Top Types Of Animal Control Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Animal Control positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

  • Animal Welfare Officer

    Salary range: $40,500 - $55,500

    Animal Welfare Officer is a typical job search query Most salaries for Animal Welfare Officer jobs pay between $40,500 (25th percentile) and $55,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Animal Welfare Officer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Roadkill

    Salary range: $46,000 - $127,000

    Roadkill is a typical job search query Most salaries for Roadkill jobs pay between $46,000 (25th percentile) and $127,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Roadkill job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Entry Level Animal

    Salary range: $31,000 - $35,000

    Entry Level Animal is a common job search query. Most salaries for Entry Level Animal jobs pay between $31,000 (25th percentile) and $35,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Entry Level Animal job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • No Experience Make 10K Per Month

    Salary range: $31,000 - $48,000

    No Experience Make 10K Per Month is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for No Experience Make 10K Per Month jobs pay between $31,000 (25th percentile) and $48,000 (75th percentile) annually. There are lots of open positions nationwide for No Experience Make 10K Per Month job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Animal Science

    Salary range: $36,000 - $52,000

    Animal science jobs include veterinarians, biologists, agricultural researchers, and livestock management positions. There are also opportunities in nutrition, breeding, animal behavior, food processing and manufacturing, and education. Your duties in an animal science job may vary significantly depending on the position. As a veterinarian, for example, your primary responsibilities are to provide medical care for animals, but you may also aid in research to support clinical breakthroughs, herd health, and other facets of animal science.

  • 100 Dollars An Hour

    Salary range: $40,500 - $68,500

    100 Dollars An Hour is a common job search query. Most salaries for 100 Dollars An Hour jobs pay between $40,500 (25th percentile) and $68,500 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for 100 Dollars An Hour job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • No Experience Animal

    Salary range: $36,000 - $52,000

    No Experience Animal is a typical job search query Most salaries for No Experience Animal jobs pay between $36,000 (25th percentile) and $52,000 (75th percentile) annually. There are plenty of open positions nationwide for No Experience Animal job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Animal Warden

    Salary range: $30,500 - $40,000

    Animal Warden is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Animal Warden jobs pay between $30,500 (25th percentile) and $40,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Animal Warden job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • No Degree Animal

    Salary range: $36,000 - $52,000

    No Degree Animal is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for No Degree Animal jobs pay between $36,000 (25th percentile) and $52,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for No Degree Animal job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Work Animal

    Salary range: $36,000 - $52,000

    Work Animal is a popular job search query. Most salaries for Work Animal jobs pay between $36,000 (25th percentile) and $52,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Work Animal job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

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