Does Austin Pets Alive! pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Austin Pets Alive! employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Austin Pets Alive!. This rating has improved by 11% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Austin Pets Alive!?

22% of Austin Pets Alive! employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Austin Pets Alive! 2.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.5 for culture and values and 2.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Austin Pets Alive!?

Veterinary Technician (6) , Adoption Counselor (3) , Dog Care Specialist (3) , Administrative (2) , Counselor (2) , Dog Care Technician (2) , Intern (2) , Matchmaker (2) , Volunteer (2)

What are the pros of working at Austin Pets Alive! according to real employee reviews?

"(Most) Coworkers were amazing." ((in 6 reviews)); "Great mission, amazing people work there, you get to hang out with animals" ((in 3 reviews)); "Great culture and provides wide range from those in need to great finds for high end merchandise" ((in 2 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Austin Pets Alive! according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay, even compared to other shelters that I've worked at who don't receive as much support as APA." ((in 15 reviews)); "Awful management and CEO, laid off 10% of their staff with no warning." ((in 11 reviews)); "Upper management are extremely vindictive." ((in 7 reviews)); "Chaotic work environment." ((in 4 reviews)); "not consistent hours all the time, coverage issues" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Austin Pets Alive! redundancies in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Austin Pets Alive! redundancy and their outlook for job security at Austin Pets Alive! in 2026.

Austin Pets Alive! Reviews

2.4

22% would recommend to a friend

(90 total reviews)

Ellen Jefferson,

24% approve of CEO

17% positive business outlook

Austin Pets Alive! has an employee rating of 2.4 out of 5 stars, based on 90 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Austin Pets Alive! employee rating is 36% below average for employers within the Non-profit and NGO industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

90 reviews

1.0

6 May 2026

Great benefits overshadowed by poor management and layoffs

Intake coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great insurance and benefits from the start.

Cons

Awful management and CEO, laid off 10% of their staff with no warning.

3.0

24 Mar 2026

Do this job if you love it

Medical case manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Working hands on with animals Work with dedicated Vet team willing to answer questions and provide knowledge Can start without prior experience

Cons

Lack of room for growth when you reach the top Large turnover rate Expected to do tasks not in your job description

4.0

9 Jan 2026

Philanthropy communications specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Absolutely great mission to work for! Very motivating and directly impactful work. Also it’s a great environment being around animals if your an animal lover and a wonderful team!

Cons

Only con is I wish it paid more but also understandable with it being in the nonprofit world

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