35 Animal Care jobs in India

Must be able to take care & handle dogs or cats at the hospital.

To keep the pets & their premises clean

Must be a pet lover

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fresher

Pay: ₹10, ₹25,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

Company Description

Rescue by Garima Animal Shelter is a sanctuary dedicated to rescuing injured, abandoned, and abused animals in the hills of Uttarakhand. We provide love, care, and a second chance at life to those in need. Our mission is to ensure that every life matters and every soul receives the kindness it deserves. Join us in our commitment to making a difference.

Role Description

We are looking for a 
full-time on-site Animal Care Coordinator
 to join our team in Dehradun. This role involves overseeing the daily care and well-being of the animals at the shelter, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, and guiding the animal care staff.

Responsibilities include managing feeding schedules, supervising cleaning routines, monitoring animal health, and ensuring timely administration of medicines. You may also be required to assist in rescue operations on the roads, provide first aid, and deal with visitors or volunteers who come to the shelter. This position is hands-on and deeply rewarding—if you are an 
animal lover, it truly feels like a dream job.

Qualifications

• Skills in Animal Care, Animal Health, and Animal Science
• Knowledge of Animal Welfare practices
• Strong 
  observational, organizational, and communication skills
• Research skills relevant to animal care and treatments
• Excellent observation and documentation skills
• Compassionate and patient demeanor with animals
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Previous experience in an animal shelter or similar setting is a plus
• Should be an animal lover

Job Role: Animal Keeper

Location: Bangalore

Salary: Rs per month

Work Schedule: 6 days a week, 6 am to 6 pm

Role Overview: The role involves daily care, feeding, and management of animals, ensuring their health, hygiene, and safety in compliance with animal welfare guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide daily care to animals, including feeding, watering, and cleaning enclosures.
• Maintain health, hygiene, and welfare standards of animals.
• Assist veterinarians and senior staff during medical check-ups, treatments, and animal handling.
• Monitor and report on animal behavior, health concerns, and unusual activity.
• Maintain accurate records of feeding schedules, health observations, and daily care logs.
• Ensure compliance with animal welfare laws, biosecurity, and safety protocols.
• Support educational programs and visitor interactions, as required.
• Maintain cleanliness and upkeep of animal housing facilities and surrounding areas.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresher

Pay: ₹15, ₹18,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Life insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

Location: Bangalore

Salary: Rs per month

Work Schedule: 6 days a week, 6 am to 6 pm

Role Overview: The role involves daily care, feeding, and management of animals, ensuring their health, hygiene, and safety in compliance with animal welfare guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide daily care to animals, including feeding, watering, and cleaning enclosures.
• Maintain health, hygiene, and welfare standards of animals.
• Assist veterinarians and senior staff during medical check-ups, treatments, and animal handling.
• Monitor and report on animal behavior, health concerns, and unusual activity.
• Maintain accurate records of feeding schedules, health observations, and daily care logs.
• Ensure compliance with animal welfare laws, biosecurity, and safety protocols.
• Support educational programs and visitor interactions, as required.
• Maintain cleanliness and upkeep of animal housing facilities and surrounding areas.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹15, ₹18,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Leave encashment
• Life insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

We are having a gaushala.

Where we treat the animals.

If u r introduce to do gouseva and earn. Plz do apply.

Shri Shankaracharya Goshala.

Talcher. Odisha.

Accommodation facilities available.

Need to take care of the cows.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresher, Volunteer

Pay: From ₹15,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Vet Assistant & Animal Handling professional, located in Mumbai or Goa. The Vet Assistant will be responsible for providing animal care, assisting with veterinary procedures like IV or vaccinations, and supporting the day-to-day operations of the shelter. Responsibilities include feeding and grooming animals, administering medications, and ensuring a clean and safe environment. The professional will also be involved in client education by providing information and assistance to pet owners and volunteers. Additionally, they will handle customer service interactions to address inquiries and concerns.

Qualifications

• Animal Care and Pet Care skills
• Basic knowledge of Veterinary Medicine
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately
• Previous experience in a similar role or relevant certification is a plus
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Animal Care and Pet Care skills
• Client Education and Customer Service skills
• Knowledge of Veterinary Medicine
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Previous experience in a veterinary setting is a plus

Key Responsibility Area:

Genetics and Molecular Biology: Vaccine Development; Reproductive Technologies: Disease Diagnostics: Data Collection and Bioinformatics

Job Description

Researching and developing new vaccines and diagnostics, improving livestock traits through genetic engineering, analyzing feed and nutritional quality, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, improve disease prevention, diagnostics, and treatment in animals

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹18, ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Paid sick time
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

Job Title : Veterinary Physician

Location : Bangalore, India

About us:

Sarvoham Animal Foundation is a dedicated non-profit organization committed to the welfare and protection of animals, with operations in both the USA and India. We provide shelter, medical care, and rehabilitation for animals in need. Our mission is to rescue, heal, and find loving homes for abandoned, abused, and neglected animals.

Overview:

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled veterinarian to join our team. You will play a crucial role in providing medical care to animals in need, ensuring their health and well-being while they are under our care. Your responsibilities will include performing medical examinations, diagnosing illnesses and injuries, administering treatments, and overseeing the overall health management of animals in the shelter.

Responsibilities:

Medical Examinations

• Conduct thorough medical examinations of incoming animals to assess their health status and identify any medical concerns or conditions professionally and efficiently.
• Monitoring rescued animals, including those in isolation or quarantine, for signs of illness or abnormal behavior.
• Understanding the physical and behavioral traits of domestic animals.
• Strong clinical skills and knowledge across a range of veterinary specialties, including surgery, anesthesia, dentistry, and preventive care.

Diagnosis and Treatment

• Excellent diagnostic abilities, preventing illnesses, injuries, and diseases in animals, and proficiency in developing treatment plans for a variety of medical conditions.
• Administer medications, vaccinations, and other necessary medical interventions as needed.
• Conducting regular Complete Blood Count (CBC) and Liver Function Tests (LFT) & Renal Function Tests (RFT) for inpatient and permanent shelter animals regularly and interpret the results.
• Understanding the fundamental principles and methodologies of clinical diagnosis.
• Strong surgical knowledge, including spay/neuter, orthopaedic, soft tissue procedures etc.

Pet Follow-Ups

• Assess the physical condition and behavior of animals post-recovery to determine their readiness for release.
• Notifying pet owners in case of pet decease or euthanasia, explaining the cause of death.
• Providing updates on pet conditions to pet owners upon request.
• Provide guidance and support to pet parents or caregivers on the proper care and management of released pets.
• Conduct post-release follow-ups to monitor the welfare of released animals and ensure they remain healthy and safe.

Health Management

• Implement and oversee health management protocols for all animals in the shelter, including vaccination schedules, parasite control, and disease prevention measures.
• Providing food and administering supplements to inpatient pets based on medical needs, recording details in treatment records.
• Maintaining a clean and safe environment, including proper sterilization of kennels, wards, equipment and adherence to infection control protocols.

Emergency Care

• Provide emergency medical care to animals in critical condition, including stabilization, treatment, and monitoring.

Collaboration

• Work closely with shelter staff, including animal caretakers and coordinators, to ensure coordinated care for animals and facilitate their passive adoption process.
• Collaborating with the management regarding euthanasia decisions for animals suffering from serious illness or severe injury.
• Coordinating with medical staff or subordinates to ensure completion of medical tasks on a daily basis.

Education and Outreach

• Participate in educational initiatives and outreach programs to promote responsible pet ownership, preventive healthcare, and community engagement with the shelter.
• Effectively communicating the condition and status of animals to staff and the public.
• Providing veterinary guidance to shelter staff on relevant matters.
• Training staff in administering first aid, vaccinations, and other paramedical duties.

Record Keeping

• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records for all shelter animals, including examination findings, diagnoses, treatments, surgeries, vaccinations and follow-up care.
• Oversee inventory management of medical supplies, medications, and equipment, and ensure proper storage and usage.

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations (AWBI, state and municipal animal health laws), standards of care, and veterinary medical ethics in all aspects of shelter operations and animal care.
• Developing and implementing written medical treatment protocols to ensure high standards of care for all shelter animals.
• Developing and executing goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for medical personnel.
• Monitoring, maintaining, and ensuring quality control of drugs used within the shelter and in the field.
• Performing routine operations and maintenance on medical machinery, equipment, and devices to meet standards.

Performing other related duties as required to support the operation of the animal shelter and the welfare of its residents.

Knowledge of:

• Proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft office, presentation software etc.
• Familiarity with typical office protocols, methods, and equipment.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and adherence to safe working procedures.
• Competency in mathematical operations, including proportion calculation, percentage determination, volume measurement, ratio assessment, and fraction computation.
• Skill in maintaining precise record-keeping.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in veterinary medicine from a recognized institution.
• Valid license to practice veterinary medicine in the state or jurisdiction of employment.

Required Background, Experience and Skills:

• Total 2+ years of experience in clinical veterinary medicine, with a focus on small animal care, including diagnosis, treatment, and management of various medical conditions.
• Extensive experience in preventative care, including vaccinations, parasite control, dental care, and nutrition counseling for pets.
• Strong knowledge and application of diagnostic techniques, including radiography, ultrasonography, endoscopy, and laboratory testing for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Experience in emergency and critical care medicine, including triage, stabilization, and ongoing management of critically ill or injured animals.
• Proficiency in client communication and education, including discussing treatment options, prognosis, and preventive care recommendations with pet owners.
• Commitment to continuing education and professional development to stay current with advancements in veterinary medicine, surgery etc.
• Proficiency in managing animals, encompassing the handling of aggressive or feral ones, with safety, correctness, and compassion.

Benefits :

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance

The role of a Veterinary Physician is indispensable in ensuring the health and well-being of the shelter’s residents. Beyond providing medical treatment, this position entails a commitment to promoting animal welfare and serving as a beacon of compassion within the community. By combining veterinary expertise with a dedication to animal care and community advocacy, the Veterinary Physician contributes significantly to the shelter’s mission of providing a safe haven for animals in need.