15 careers in pet care hiring now
The 40,012 pet care jobs listed below are hiring now and offer salaries ranging from $31,183 to $135,003 per year. Veterinarian, Veterinary Technician, and Pet Groomer currently have the most job openings.
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Updated Sep 11, 2026Veterinarian
United States
Veterinary Technician
United States
Pet Groomer
United States
Veterinary Assistant
United States
Pet Bather
United States
Animal Trainer
United States
Veterinary Extern
United States
Kennel Assistant
United States
Pet Sitter
United States
Dog Walker
United States
Dog Daycare Attendant
United States
Kennel Technician
United States
Animal Caretaker
United States
Animal Technician
United States
Dog Trainer
United States
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Veterinarian
Veterinarian jobs take 80 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 19% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 12,735 jobsAverage pay
United States
$135,003 per yearSkills
- Aseptic technique
- Laboratory experience
- English
- Quality control
- Communication skills
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Veterinary Technician
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Veterinary Technicians assist vets in procedures, manage medical records, and care for animals. Key skills include veterinary science knowledge, technical abilities, and empathy for animals.
Veterinary Technician jobs take 115 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 19% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 7,863 jobsAverage pay
United States
$23.96 per hour -
Pet Groomer
Pet Groomer jobs take 109 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 36% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 5,333 jobsAverage pay
United States
$24.37 per hour -
Veterinary Assistant
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Veterinary Assistants assist with animal care, prepare equipment, and support procedures. Compassionate animal handling skills, understanding of veterinary practices, and teamwork ability are essential.
Veterinary Assistant jobs take 97 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 25% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 5,036 jobsAverage pay
United States
$19.02 per hour -
Pet Bather
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Pet Bathers clean and groom animals, maintain grooming equipment, and ensure animal safety. Professional grooming skills, animal handling experience, and attention to detail are essential.
Pet Bather jobs take 77 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 15% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 2,003 jobsAverage pay
United States
$15.37 per hour -
Animal Trainer
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Animal Trainers teach animals specific behaviors, use positive reinforcement, and assess animals' progress. Essential skills include patience, animal behavior expertise, and training certification.
Animal Trainer jobs take 48 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 1% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 1,551 jobsAverage pay
United States
$21.08 per hour -
Veterinary Extern
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Veterinary Externs assist with animal care, observe procedures, and support veterinary staff. Basic veterinary knowledge, proficiency in animal handling, and eagerness to learn are essential.
Currently, 16% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 1,180 jobsAverage pay
United States
$15.59 per hour -
Kennel Assistant
Kennel Assistant jobs take 86 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 58% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 716 jobsAverage pay
United States
$14.55 per hour -
Pet Sitter
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Pet Sitters provide care, maintain routines, and ensure health for pets in absence of owners. Skills needed include animal care experience, reliability, and strong communication.
Pet Sitter jobs take 126 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 60% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 679 jobsAverage pay
United States
$17.27 per hour -
Dog Walker
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Dog Walkers provide exercise, ensure safety, and maintain rapport with pets. Skills in animal handling, understanding of pet needs, and reliability are essential.
Dog Walker jobs take 104 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 89% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 584 jobsAverage pay
United States
$19.69 per hour -
Dog Daycare Attendant
Dog Daycare Attendant jobs take 126 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 61% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 572 jobsAverage pay
United States
$15.28 per hour -
Kennel Technician
Kennel Technician jobs take 97 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 65% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 536 jobsAverage pay
United States
$14.05 per hour -
Animal Caretaker
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Animal Caretakers provide daily care, monitor health, and maintain records for animals. Experience in animal handling, knowledge of species-specific needs, and a compassionate nature are important.
Animal Caretaker jobs take 84 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 55% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 419 jobsAverage pay
United States
$16.66 per hour -
Animal Technician
Animal Technician jobs take 74 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 21% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 407 jobsAverage pay
United States
$18.48 per hour -
Dog Trainer
Dog Trainer jobs take 208 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 63% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 398 jobsAverage pay
United States
$19.53 per hour