Animal Caretaker

ALIVE Rescue, Salem, WI

Animal Caretaker at ALIVE Rescue in Salem, WI, paying from $15.00 per hour for 20 to 25 hours per week. The employer marked this job as open to applicants with a criminal record. Shifts run Monday to Sunday, 8 am to 12 pm, 12 pm to 4 pm, and 4 pm to 8 pm, with holidays, weekends, and evenings required.

What the posting says about criminal records

The employer marked this job as open to applicants with a criminal record.

Last checked Oct 17, 2026. Policies can change, so confirm with the employer before you apply.

Overview

ALIVE Rescue is hiring an Animal Caretaker to serve as the point person for shelter volunteers. The role involves feeding, cleaning, medicating, and enriching the pet population, plus leading a team of up to five volunteers. The employer marked this job as open to applicants with a criminal record. The position covers 20 to 25 hours per week across shifts every day of the year.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years dog handling experience in a shelter, boarding, or veterinarian environment
• Strong leadership skills to oversee up to 5 volunteers
• Able to handle dogs with behaviors from easy to extremely difficult
• Experienced administering oral medication
• Flexible to work weekends, holidays, and varying shift times
• Licensed, insured driver with a reliable vehicle or reliable transport

Benefits

• 401(k)
• On-the-job training
• Paid training

Job details

Location

Salem, WI

Pay

$15 per hour

Job type

Part-time

Industry

Other

Posted

Oct 13, 2026

Drug test

Not stated