I'm considering on working at an animal shelter. I have been told that it is a sad but very rewarding experience. but curious curious about pay. I really need to get a paying job and do animal shelters pay ok?
Anything will help. Thanks
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Shelters and pounds are different places. Pounds are usually government run (state or local) and usually pay more. Pounds also almost always euthanize. Most shelters are run by private donations and have limited funds for employees. But a huge percentage don't destroy.
Both places are going to involve heavy lifting and lots of stress on your arms and back from dog walking. Cleaning up pee, poop, and vomit isn't a lot of fun, either. Also, dog runs need to be cleaned in the dead of winter and on a raging hot summer day.
BUT- you get to see the wonderful spectacle of a dog or cat going home to its forever family when before it was huddling in a cage with no hope. This makes all the other stuff worth it!
Now, I volunteer at a no-kill shelter. We have 8 paid employees who make between 8-12 dollars an hour, except for the director/manager, who is on call 365 days a year. She makes about $30,000 a year.
Not a financially rewarding career, but sooooooo emotionally beneficial. If you can live on the wages, I highly recommend it. Good luck!
They at least pay mim.wage, unless your volunteering.
The pay does sucks, but it can be rewarding. It is also backbraking! There usually is lifting ( 50lbs) and cleaning up feces, animal rangling, ect. A lot of the fun stuff is done by volunteers, playing with puppies, walking dogs, ect.
I recommend you start as a volunteer, then if you like it, apply for a position when it opens!
Good luck!
Many animal shelters depend on volunteers. Shelters run largely on donations and don't have room in the budget to pay workers, if you want a high paying (or paying) job, working at a shelter might not be your best option.
It isn't always sad. Shelters where euthanasia rates are high can be stressful but not all shelters are that way. The pay however is not great, especially starting pay. You make more if you are a certified veterinary assistant or have lots of animal handling and training experience.
Go down to your local animal shelter (the one that you are thinking about working at!), and ask them that you are interesting in working there. They can tell you how much the pay is, and other usful information! I am glad that you are thinking about working at an animal shelter! Thanks, and good luck,
~ Future Vet
Most animal shelters offer volunteer (non-pay) jobs only. Inquire at your local shelter for more information.
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