Is your budget feeling a tad tight after a summer of adventuring around the GTA? You're not alone. If you aren't keen to rush back into a traditional work environment, allow us to suggest something slightly better. These Toronto companies are hiring for people to spend time with animals! Does that even count as work? Editor's Choice: A Toronto Company Will Hire You To Chill With Dogs On The Weekend For $16 An Hour (VIDEO) If that sounds like something that would interest you, we've compiled a list of seven Toronto companies that are hiring for animal care positions. As if these positions could get any better, right? Wrong! None of these positions require any previous experience in professional animal handling, so this could be your foot in the door of an animal-related career! There's a variety of positions included in this list, from pet store attendant, to assistant pet groomer, to what is just described as "dog lover." So you're pretty much guaranteed to find something that piques your interest — we're pawsitive of it. All the workplaces listed are located within the GTA, so as long as you have access to transit, you should be able to commute to any of them. So, if you're furry excited about the idea, here are seven jobs where all you'll be doing is hanging out with fluffy friends. Dog Shuttle Driver Salary: $15 to $17 an hour Company: UberDogs Inc. Why You Should Apply: This position is part-time, so it's ideal for someone who isn't looking to jump back into the workforce full-time but would still like to spend some time with dogs. View this post on Instagram Check out some shots from Wednesday’s Field Trip to our brand new Uberdog King! Our King City location features 100 acres of lush green, cage-free fun! All this farmland for an amazing $45, including pickup and drop-off! And if your dog is extra high-energy, our drivers can drop them off at our Wychwood or Midtown daycare locations for extra play! Email info@uberdog.ca for more information and bookings! #uberdog #uberdogking #torontodogs #torontodogmoms #dogdaycare #fitdogstoronto #fitdogs #dogfitness #kingcity #torontopetcare #newservice #dogsoftoronto A post shared by Uberdog - A Leg Up (@uberdog.inc) on Jul 16, 2020 at 1:59pm PDT Apply Here Pet Grooming Assistant Salary: $15 to $18 an hour Company: Glamour Pet Salon Why You Should Apply: You can't tell us you don't want to spend your day making dogs look cuter than they already do! We simply won't believe you. View this post on Instagram This handsome boy Holiday came for his spa day today! Please Continue To Stay Safe❤️ #shibainu #shibasofinstagram #shibalove #shibadog #shibainustagram #shibalife #dog #dogsofinstagram #dogs #dogstagram #doglife #doglovers #dogoftheday A post shared by Glamour Pet Salon & Vanity (@glamourpetsalonandspa) on Aug 6, 2020 at 3:14pm PDT Apply Here Pet Shop Assistant Salary: Up to $15 an hour Company: Marta's Pet Shop Why You Should Apply: This is a full-time position, so if you're looking for a steady cash flow with a Monday-to-Friday, 9-5 gig, this would be perfect for you. Plus, you get a store discount! View this post on Instagram Hello my name is Bean! I'm a very curious #dwarfbunny and I'm excited to see my new home 🏡🐰 #rabbitsofinstagram #bunny #bunniesofinstagram #dwarfrabbit #cute #newpet #rabbit #rabbits #bunnylove #bunnies #pet #love #rabbitstagram #pets #instabunny #bunnylover #animals #bunnyoftheday #rabbitlove #petsofinstagram #bunnyrabbit #bunnystagram #hollandlop #rabbitlife #bunnylife #rabbitsofig A post shared by Bean the Dutch Rabbit 🇨🇦 (@beanbeanthebunbun) on Mar 14, 2020 at 3:20pm PDT Apply Here Kennel Assistant Salary: Up to $16 an hour Company: Trims by Twins Why You Should Apply: This position deals with all kinds of animals — not just dogs — so if you're a jack of all trades when it comes to loving animals, this may be the role for you. It's alos part-time, so you'll still have lots of free time, which you can spend, we don't know, playing with animals at hoem instead. View this post on Instagram Penelope got to hang out with us today for her ultrasound! She is an extra sweet little girl! She'll be back on Monday for her Christmas spay! 😉 #kitten #cats #pets #veterinarymedicine #veterinarian #vettechlife #vetlife #parkdalelife #parkdale #toronto A post shared by Parkdale Animal Hospital (@parkdalevets) on Dec 20, 2019 at 2:00pm PST Apply Here Pet Hotel Associate Salary: TBD Company: Petsmart Why You Should Apply: In this position, you can grow two different skill sets: customer service and animal care! You also get to spend your nights cuddling other people's sleepy pets. View this post on Instagram An entire month to celebrate our pets? Sign us up! 🤩 How are you celebrating your pet during #NationalPetMonth? #fortheloveofpets (📷: @zumicatz @navyrytterstorm @rufioandco @piggieplace19) A post shared by PetSmart (@petsmart) on May 1, 2020 at 3:42pm PDT Apply Here Dog Lover Salary: N/A Company: Pack of Paws Why You Should Apply: Your job in this position would be to "monitor dogs' play." That's basically what we do at home anyway, so do we need to say more? View this post on Instagram What’s for lunch guys? . . . . . . . #dogsoftoronto #torontodogs #torontodogsofinstagram #dogstoronto #dogsoflibertyvillage #libertyvillagr #malamute #labmix #bostonterrier #dogdaycare #dogdaycaretoronto A post shared by Pack of Paws (@packofpaws) on Jun 24, 2020 at 9:26am PDT Apply Here Livestock Assistant Salary: Up to $16 an hour Company: Big Al's Aquarium Services Why You Should Apply: Perhaps furry friends are not your forte. Maybe you're looking for something that slithers? Come attend to fish and hobby pets at Big Al's! View this post on Instagram A post shared by BigAls_Miss (@bigals_miss) on Jul 12, 2020 at 2:06pm PDT Apply Here