Top 428 Animal Jobs in Baltimore, Md

Veterinary Technician at Animal Shelter - (Sunday - Thursday 8am to 4pm)
Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) —Brooklyn, MD
- From $21 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Medication administration
- Writing skills
- Clinic experience
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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11d
Substitute Human (Pet Care Specialist)
Bmore Best Buds —Baltimore, MD
- $18 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Heavy lifting
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Reliable transportation
- Paid training
- On-the-job training
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1d
Assistant Primate Keeper (Research Animal Resources)
Johns Hopkins University —Baltimore, MD
- $15.40 - $23.25 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- High school diploma or GED
- University
Animal Facility Assistant (Research Animal Resources)
Johns Hopkins University —Baltimore, MD
- $18.50 - $21.50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- High school diploma or GED
- University
Kennel Assistant at Eastern Animal Hospital
Eastern Animal Hospital —Baltimore, MD
- $16 - $18 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to lift 25 pounds
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
4d
Primary Care Handler,Dog Walker, Optional Pet Sitter,
Grateful Dog —Baltimore County, MD
- $15 - $36 an hour
- Part-time
- Primary Care
- In-person
- Entry level
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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13d
Dog Walker and Pet Sitter
All Pest K9 Unit "The Bed Bug Hunter" —Owings Mills, MD
- $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Customer service
- Driver's License
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Veterinary Client Service Representative
Doc-Side Veterinary Medical Center —Baltimore, MD
- $16.50 - $18.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Military encouraged
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Animal Keeper 1 (African Watering Hole)
Maryland Zoo —Baltimore, MD
- $19.20 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Carpentry
- Current TB test
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Animal Caretaker
SPCA of Anne Arundel County —Annapolis, MD
- From $15 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Computer literacy
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Computer skills
Veterinary Assistant
Animal Emergency Hospital —Bel Air, MD
- $15 - $30 an hour
- Part-time
- ER
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Animal Care Supervisor (Research Animal Resources)
Johns Hopkins University —Baltimore, MD
- $19.75 - $35.35 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Mid-level
- University
Animal Care Assistant Manager (Research Animal Resources)
Johns Hopkins University —Baltimore, MD
- $53,800 - $94,400 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
Pet Bather
PetSmart —Baltimore, MD
- $15.10 - $27.88 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Organizational skills
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Veterinary Technician (Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery)
Johns Hopkins University —Baltimore, MD
- $15.70 - $26.25 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Background check
- Research
- High school diploma or GED
Emergency Animal Hospital of Ellicott City - Client Service Representative
VetEvolve —Ellicott City, MD
- $18 - $23 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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8d
Experienced Dog Handler
Parkwood Pet Resort —Baltimore, MD
- $16.50 - $18.50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- In-person
- Reliable transportation
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
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14d
Vetco Veterinary Assistant ( Training Provided )
Petco —Glen Burnie, MD
- $15.00 - $19.25 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
12d
Animal Care Technician II
Charles River Laboratories —Baltimore, MD
- $21.06 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- 2 years
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Ellicott City Veterinary Hospital Looking for Assistants, Technicians, and CSRs
Howard County Animal Hospital —Ellicott City, MD
- $16 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Continuing education credits
- Health insurance
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Veterinary Technician at Animal Shelter - (Sunday - Thursday 8am to 4pm)

Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) -
Brooklyn, MD

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Job Details

Full-time
From $21 an hour
11 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Companion animal handling
Record keeping
Customer communication
Veterinary medication administration
Medication administration
Veterinary Technician Certification
Writing skills
Veterinary experience
Animal blood collection
High school diploma or GED
Animal drug administration
Pet vaccination
Math
Pet care record keeping
Clinical data entry
Animal handling
Animal patient charting
Managing patient records
Pet medication administration
Vaccination administration
Medical treatment implementation
Quality data entry

Full Job Description

Position Summary: BARCS is seeking a compassionate, highly skilled Veterinary Technician with exceptional animal handling abilities to join our Medical Team. This position requires confidence and expertise in safely handling dogs and cats of all sizes, temperaments, and behavioral challenges, including fearful, fractious, and undersocialized animals, as well as wildlife and other species that enter the shelter.

The Veterinary Technician plays a vital role in providing high-quality medical care for animals entering and leaving the shelter while supporting BARCS' lifesaving mission. Responsibilities include conducting intake evaluations, assisting veterinarians with diagnostics and treatment, administering medications and vaccines, performing laboratory procedures, coordinating placement pathways, providing humane euthanasia, and assisting with BARCS intake prevention program for medical conditions.

This position requires sound medical judgment, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, emotionally demanding shelter environment while maintaining compassion for both animals and people.

A typical workweek includes weekends and holidays and participation in a rotating overnight on-call schedule.

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Essential Responsibilities:

Animal Intake & Medical Care

Perform daily intake procedures for all incoming animals, including physical examinations, microchip scanning, vaccinations, parasite prevention, and administration of medications.
Assist veterinarians with physical examinations, diagnostics, radiology, lab procedures, performing blood draws and treatments as needed.
Administer medications, vaccines, microchips, fluids, and other prescribed treatments accurately and safely.
Monitor shelter animals for changes in medical condition and communicate concerns promptly.
Collaborate with veterinarians to ensure all animals receive appropriate medical care and humane housing.

Animal Handling & Behavior

Safely and confidently restrain and handle dogs, cats, wildlife, and other species regardless of size, temperament, medical condition, or behavioral challenges.
Utilize Fear Free and low-stress handling techniques while maintaining safety for staff and animals.
Recognize signs of illness, pain, stress, fear, aggression, and behavioral deterioration.
Maintain appropriate housing assignments, tech feeding plans, and medical signage for each animal.

Shelter Operations

Initiate placement pathways by coordinating with adoption, foster, rescue, and behavior teams to expedite positive outcomes.
Maintain accurate medical records, treatment logs, controlled substance records, and shelter database entries.
Ensure compliance with veterinary regulations and state laws regarding controlled substances.
Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment, kennels, cages, equipment, and medical spaces according to shelter protocols.
Perform humane euthanasia in accordance with BARCS policies and accepted veterinary standards.

Client Services & Community Support

Provide compassionate, respectful customer service to pet owners, adopters, fosters, volunteers, and the public.
Conduct medical intake prevention and surrender appointments with professionalism and empathy.
Educate pet owners on medical care, behavior concerns, and available community resources to support pet retention whenever appropriate.
Gather detailed medical histories to assist in treatment planning and successful rehoming when appropriate.

Teamwork & Communication

Maintain effective communication with all staff, volunteers, and guests.
Foster a positive, collaborative, and respectful work environment.
Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors or leadership.

Qualifications:

Registered Veterinary Technician preferred but not required with equivalent experience.
Minimum two years of experience in a veterinary hospital, emergency clinic, animal shelter, or similar environment.
Demonstrated proficiency in: Safe animal restraint and handling, medication administration, blood collection, vaccine administration, medical treatments, accurate medical recordkeeping and data entry.
Must demonstrate being efficient and effective in math, writing, and data entry.
Humane euthanasia certification preferred; training available for qualified candidates.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, and rotating on-call responsibilities.

Knowledge and Skills:

Advanced animal handling skills with dogs, cats, wildlife, and other companion animal species.
Ability to safely manage fearful, aggressive, fractious, or behaviorally compromised animals.
Knowledge of animal behavior, body language, and stress reduction techniques.
Strong medical assessment and observational skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and perform duties efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team.
Commitment to compassionate, nonjudgmental customer service.
Dedication to BARCS' mission of providing exceptional animal welfare and lifesaving care.

Work Conditions:

Work is performed in an animal shelter that operates seven days a week, with exposure to conditions such as dust, wetness, odors, high noise levels, etc. Work requires physical exertion such as, but not limited to, standing most of the day, bending often to interact with animals, lifting animals of all shapes and sizes with an average weight of 50 pounds, lifting bags of litter and food, etc. There is exposure to animals of all kinds including domestic, wildlife, and farm animals. There is potential exposure to: sharp objects, cleaning agents, animal waste, zoonotic diseases, dangerous or fractious animals, and potentially hazardous conditions including the risk of animal scratches and bites. There is also exposure to friendly, loving animals in need of your affection.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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animal jobs in baltimore, md

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Substitute Human (Pet Care Specialist)

Assistant Primate Keeper (Research Animal Resources)

Animal Facility Assistant (Research Animal Resources)

Kennel Assistant at Eastern Animal Hospital

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Veterinary Client Service Representative

Animal Keeper 1 (African Watering Hole)

Animal Caretaker

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Animal Care Supervisor (Research Animal Resources)

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Emergency Animal Hospital of Ellicott City - Client Service Representative

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