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10 of the Most Popular Types of Animal Keeper Jobs in 2026
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To obtain a job as an animal keeper, you need at least a high school diploma or equivalent and some experience working with animals in veterinary clinics, aquariums, wildlife rehabilitation organizations, or similar facilities. Some employers prefer candidates who have a bachelor's degree in a related field, such as animal science, zoology, biology, or natural sciences. You usually find animal keeper jobs at zoos and park services, but you may also work with traveling groups like circuses, so the ability to travel for weeks or months at a time is helpful. This job should not be confused with zookeeper, which is a similar role that usually involves additional training or experience.
If you are interested in a job related to Animal Keeper, here are some popular related job searches with the most open positions on ZipRecruiter.
Top Types Of Animal Keeper Jobs
Freelance Animal
Salary range: $39,000 - $39,000
Freelance Animal is a typical job search query Most salaries for Freelance Animal jobs pay between $39,000 (25th percentile) and $39,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Freelance Animal job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Animal Shelter Marketing
Salary range: $45,000 - $63,500
Animal Shelter Marketing is a typical job search query Most salaries for Animal Shelter Marketing jobs pay between $45,000 (25th percentile) and $63,500 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Animal Shelter Marketing job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.
Pet Therapy
Salary range: $28,000 - $38,000
Pet Therapy is a common job search query. Most salaries for Pet Therapy jobs pay between $28,000 (25th percentile) and $38,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Pet Therapy job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Oc Animal Shelter
Salary range: $45,000 - $63,500
Oc Animal Shelter is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Oc Animal Shelter jobs pay between $45,000 (25th percentile) and $63,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Oc Animal Shelter job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.
Animal Writer
Salary range: $38,500 - $58,000
Animal Writer is a typical job search query Most salaries for Animal Writer jobs pay between $38,500 (25th percentile) and $58,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Animal Writer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Live Kennel
Salary range: $29,500 - $41,000
Live Kennel is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Live Kennel jobs pay between $29,500 (25th percentile) and $41,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Live Kennel 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.
Food Animal Veterinarian
Salary range: $112,000 - $218,000
Food Animal Veterinarian is a typical job search query Most salaries for Food Animal Veterinarian jobs pay between $112,000 (25th percentile) and $218,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Food Animal Veterinarian job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Animal Care
Salary range: $31,500 - $42,500
Animal Care is a popular job search query. Most salaries for Animal Care jobs pay between $31,500 (25th percentile) and $42,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Animal Care job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Night Shift Animal Shelter
Salary range: $45,000 - $63,500
Night Shift Animal Shelter is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Night Shift Animal Shelter jobs pay between $45,000 (25th percentile) and $63,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Night Shift Animal Shelter job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.