Animal Care Associate (Boston, full-time)
Animal Rescue League of BostonNonprofit
Boston, MA Posted
- $18.00 per hour
- Full time
- 36 hours per week
Benefits mentioned: Health insurance, 401(k) or retirement, Paid time off
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About this job
Are you mission-driven and interested in working with animals? The Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL), one of New England’s leading animal welfare organizations, is seeking a full-time (36 hours per week) Animal Care Associateto join our Bostonlocation.
Who we are:
Pets are family. This belief is at the heart of everything we do at the Animal Rescue League of Boston. We are the first female-founded animal welfare organization in Massachusetts and are proud to carry on a legacy of kindness and compassion, helping more than 20,000 animals annually since 1899. Recognized for our innovative, award-winning programs that go beyond sheltering, we address the root causes of the issues facing animals and the people who love them. By partnering with communities, we help animals heal and thrive, keep pets and people together, and protect animals from harm.
What we offer:
- Hourly rate of $18/hour;
- Paid time off, including holidays, vacation, sick, and personal days;
- Health, dental, and vision insurance;
- Retirement plan with employer matching program;
- Generous pet care reimbursement and discounts;
- The opportunity to work with a great team of colleagues who give their all every day!
What you will do:
Use your skills to make a difference by becoming a part of one of the best and oldest animal welfare organizations! Here’s how:
- Care for the animal population of our Boston Animal Care & Adoption Center by providing food, water, exercise, enrichment, medication, and grooming;
- Clean and disinfect kennels and other shelter areas;
- Guide clients through the adoption process and surrender process with kindness and compassion;
- Help us continue to learn and grow as a team of development professionals who work hard to ensure ARL continues to provide the best care for animals in need!
Animal Rescue League of Boston, Nonprofit
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Listed pay $18.00 per hour ($37,440 a year at 2,080 hours). That is 16% above the US median of $15.46 an hour for kennel and animal care staff. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Kennel and animal care pay guide
Posted October 16, 2026. Last checked on Animal Rescue League of Boston. Interviewing here? 30 questions to ask a clinic
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