Louisville Metro, Kentucky / Metro Animal Services

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Metro Animal Services

Source file: Louisville Metro — Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Metro Animal Services is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2026, this agency had 77 employees with median total compensation of $21,132; the highest distinct record was $56,831.

Year: 2026
Employees: 77
Median total: $21,132
Highest record: $56,831

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$977$49,976+

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 77 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($21,132) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $21,029 (97%)
Overtime — $624 (3%)
Other — $0 (0%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$8,127

$18,726

$21,132

$23,775

$30,291

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $30,291 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $8,127. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Animal Adoption Coordinator U31

22 · $19,094

Animal Control Officer II U31

15 · $23,751

Veterinary Assistant U31

7 · $20,728

Assistant Director

4 · $49,298

Kennel Attendant I

4 · $5,697

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 2

Andrew Goeing

Foster Coordinator/Metro Animal Services

2023 total comp

$41,665

Base pay: $38,463
Overtime: $3,202
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,665

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $42,952
Record ID: 10,292
Year-to-Date Total: $41,978

Andrew Goeing holds the role of Foster Coordinator at Metro Animal Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $41,665.

Donta Collins

Animal Control Officer II/Metro Animal Services

2022 total comp

$41,664

Base pay: $41,083
Overtime: $582
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,664

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $41,558
Record ID: 40,061
Year-to-Date Total: $41,730

Donta Collins holds the role of Animal Control Officer II at Metro Animal Services. In 2022, their total compensation was $41,664.

Jacqueline Beyers

Animal Adoption Coordinator U310/Metro Animal Services

2023 total comp

$41,573

Base pay: $35,371
Overtime: $6,203
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,573

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $35,984
Record ID: 14,576
Year-to-Date Total: $41,726

At Metro Animal Services, Jacqueline Beyers serves as a Animal Adoption Coordinator U310. Their 2023 pay totaled $41,573.

Michelle Mayer

Animal Adoption Coordinator U310/Metro Animal Services

2023 total comp

$41,367

Base pay: $39,724
Overtime: $1,643
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,367

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $39,728
Record ID: 9,115
Year-to-Date Total: $41,547

Michelle Mayer is a Animal Adoption Coordinator U310 at Metro Animal Services. 2023 total compensation came to $41,367.

Joy Carpenter

Animal Control Officer II/Metro Animal Services

2022 total comp

$41,361

Base pay: $38,792
Overtime: $70
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,361

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $42,702
Record ID: 35,606
Year-to-Date Total: $43,909

At Metro Animal Services, Joy Carpenter serves as a Animal Control Officer II. Their 2022 pay totaled $41,361.

Samantha Hawkins

Animal Care Coordinator U310/Metro Animal Services

2021 total comp

$41,106

Base pay: $38,712
Overtime: $2,394
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,106

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $39,458
Record ID: 3,687
Year-to-Date Total: $41,194

Samantha Hawkins is a Animal Care Coordinator U310 at Metro Animal Services. 2021 total compensation came to $41,106.

Jessica Farris

Animal Adoption Coordinator U310/Metro Animal Services

2021 total comp

$40,652

Base pay: $37,240
Overtime: $3,412
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,652

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $38,210
Record ID: 3,468
Year-to-Date Total: $40,868

Jessica Farris works as a Animal Adoption Coordinator U310 for Metro Animal Services. Jessica earned $40,652 in 2021.

Jade Mclean

Animal Adoption Coordinator U310/Metro Animal Services

2022 total comp

$40,423

Base pay: $37,264
Overtime: $1,659
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,423

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $38,147
Record ID: 37,604
Year-to-Date Total: $42,317

At Metro Animal Services, Jade Mclean serves as a Animal Adoption Coordinator U310. Their 2022 pay totaled $40,423.

Chelsea Lanning

Animal Care Coordinator U310/Metro Animal Services

2021 total comp

$40,347

Base pay: $38,435
Overtime: $1,912
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,347

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $38,834
Record ID: 4,204
Year-to-Date Total: $40,523

Chelsea Lanning works as a Animal Care Coordinator U310 for Metro Animal Services. Chelsea earned $40,347 in 2021.

Dezarae Perkins

Animal Control Officer II/Metro Animal Services

2022 total comp

$40,346

Base pay: $36,872
Overtime: $974
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,346

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $39,811
Record ID: 38,613
Year-to-Date Total: $43,054

Dezarae Perkins is a Animal Control Officer II at Metro Animal Services. 2022 total compensation came to $40,346.

Andrew Goeing

Veterinary Assistant U310/Metro Animal Services

2022 total comp

$40,109

Base pay: $36,708
Overtime: $1,901
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,109

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $37,086
Record ID: 38,317
Year-to-Date Total: $41,995

Andrew Goeing works as a Veterinary Assistant U310 for Metro Animal Services. Andrew earned $40,109 in 2022.

Tessa Patterson

Animal Adoption Coordinator U310/Metro Animal Services

2024 total comp

$39,721

Base pay: $36,832
Overtime: $2,889
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,721

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $36,525
Record ID: 30,138
Year-to-Date Total: $39,802

Tessa Patterson is a Animal Adoption Coordinator U310 at Metro Animal Services. 2024 total compensation came to $39,721.

Katherine Adams

Animal Adoption Coordinator U310/Metro Animal Services

2023 total comp

$39,682

Base pay: $36,001
Overtime: $3,680
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,682

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $35,984
Record ID: 13,768
Year-to-Date Total: $39,713

Katherine Adams works as a Animal Adoption Coordinator U310 for Metro Animal Services. Katherine earned $39,682 in 2023.

Aaron Merideth

Animal Adoption Coordinator U310/Metro Animal Services

2022 total comp

$39,609

Base pay: $36,059
Overtime: $1,050
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,609

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $37,045
Record ID: 39,108
Year-to-Date Total: $42,246

At Metro Animal Services, Aaron Merideth serves as a Animal Adoption Coordinator U310. Their 2022 pay totaled $39,609.

Rebecca Phillips

Animal Services Clerk U310/Metro Animal Services

2023 total comp

$39,449

Base pay: $34,008
Overtime: $5,441
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,449

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $34,466
Record ID: 11,032
Year-to-Date Total: $39,703

Rebecca Phillips holds the role of Animal Services Clerk U310 at Metro Animal Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $39,449.

Destiny Mbachu

Animal Adoption Coordinator U310/Metro Animal Services

2023 total comp

$39,225

Base pay: $35,857
Overtime: $3,367
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,225

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $35,984
Record ID: 13,911
Year-to-Date Total: $39,225

At Metro Animal Services, Destiny Mbachu serves as a Animal Adoption Coordinator U310. Their 2023 pay totaled $39,225.

Melissa Ward

Veterinary Assistant U310/Metro Animal Services

2023 total comp

$38,889

Base pay: $36,445
Overtime: $2,444
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,889

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $36,525
Record ID: 9,161
Year-to-Date Total: $38,950

Melissa Ward works as a Veterinary Assistant U310 for Metro Animal Services. Melissa earned $38,889 in 2023.

Cassidie Cartwright

Veterinary Assistant U310/Metro Animal Services

2023 total comp

$38,788

Base pay: $35,975
Overtime: $2,813
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,788

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $35,984
Record ID: 13,613
Year-to-Date Total: $38,915

Cassidie Cartwright holds the role of Veterinary Assistant U310 at Metro Animal Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $38,788.

Stephanie Jackson

Communications Manager/Metro Animal Services

2026 total comp

$38,467

Base pay: $38,467
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,467

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $83,346
Record ID: 23,436
Year-to-Date Total: $38,467

Stephanie Jackson works as a Communications Manager for Metro Animal Services. Stephanie earned $38,467 in 2026.

Megan Wermuth

Veterinary Assistant U310/Metro Animal Services

2023 total comp

$38,281

Base pay: $36,876
Overtime: $1,405
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,281

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $37,045
Record ID: 10,576
Year-to-Date Total: $38,434

Megan Wermuth holds the role of Veterinary Assistant U310 at Metro Animal Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $38,281.

Kayla Moreno

Animal Adoption Coordinator U310/Metro Animal Services

2022 total comp

$38,116

Base pay: $35,164
Overtime: $2,951
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,116

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $35,984
Record ID: 40,294
Year-to-Date Total: $38,380

Kayla Moreno is a Animal Adoption Coordinator U310 at Metro Animal Services. 2022 total compensation came to $38,116.

Haleigh Todd

Animal Adoption Coordinator U310/Metro Animal Services

2023 total comp

$37,996

Base pay: $35,984
Overtime: $2,012
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,996

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $35,984
Record ID: 13,627
Year-to-Date Total: $38,168

Haleigh Todd is a Animal Adoption Coordinator U310 at Metro Animal Services. 2023 total compensation came to $37,996.

Ronald Burgin

Animal Adoption Coordinator U310/Metro Animal Services

2022 total comp

$37,685

Base pay: $35,613
Overtime: $572
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,685

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $35,984
Record ID: 39,815
Year-to-Date Total: $39,291

Ronald Burgin works as a Animal Adoption Coordinator U310 for Metro Animal Services. Ronald earned $37,685 in 2022.

Jacqueline Beyers

Animal Adoption Coordinator U31/Metro Animal Services

2024 total comp

$37,535

Base pay: $36,017
Overtime: $1,518
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,535

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $40,186
Record ID: 32,796
Year-to-Date Total: $38,115

Jacqueline Beyers holds the role of Animal Adoption Coordinator U31 at Metro Animal Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $37,535.

Danielle Blevins

Animal Adoption Coordinator U310/Metro Animal Services

2023 total comp

$37,323

Base pay: $35,538
Overtime: $1,785
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,323

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $35,984
Record ID: 14,356
Year-to-Date Total: $37,420

Danielle Blevins holds the role of Animal Adoption Coordinator U310 at Metro Animal Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $37,323.

Cassidie Cartwright

Animal Adoption Coordinator U310/Metro Animal Services

2022 total comp

$37,275

Base pay: $35,181
Overtime: $2,094
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,275

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $35,984
Record ID: 40,368
Year-to-Date Total: $37,275

At Metro Animal Services, Cassidie Cartwright serves as a Animal Adoption Coordinator U310. Their 2022 pay totaled $37,275.

Chelsea Yonders

Foster Coordinator/Metro Animal Services

2025 total comp

$36,986

Base pay: $35,657
Overtime: $1,329
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,986

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $44,221
Record ID: 19,827
Year-to-Date Total: $37,286

Chelsea Yonders holds the role of Foster Coordinator at Metro Animal Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,986.

Rebecca Ramey

Animal Adoption Coordinator U310/Metro Animal Services

2023 total comp

$36,931

Base pay: $35,683
Overtime: $1,248
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,931

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $35,984
Record ID: 14,067
Year-to-Date Total: $36,931

Rebecca Ramey works as a Animal Adoption Coordinator U310 for Metro Animal Services. Rebecca earned $36,931 in 2023.

Randall Kirkpatrick

Animal Control Officer II U31/Metro Animal Services

2024 total comp

$36,386

Base pay: $33,701
Overtime: $2,686
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,386

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $40,934
Record ID: 33,655
Year-to-Date Total: $36,443

At Metro Animal Services, Randall Kirkpatrick serves as a Animal Control Officer II U31. Their 2024 pay totaled $36,386.

Emily Scobba

Animal Services Lost & Found Clerk/Metro Animal Services

2024 total comp

$36,258

Base pay: $35,107
Overtime: $1,151
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,258

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $39,874
Record ID: 30,681
Year-to-Date Total: $37,275

Emily Scobba holds the role of Animal Services Lost & Found Clerk at Metro Animal Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $36,258.

Kimberly Corder

Animal Adoption Coordinator U310/Metro Animal Services

2024 total comp

$35,853

Base pay: $35,705
Overtime: $149
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,853

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $46,467
Record ID: 28,161
Year-to-Date Total: $35,853

At Metro Animal Services, Kimberly Corder serves as a Animal Adoption Coordinator U310. Their 2024 pay totaled $35,853.

Lilah Weiss

Animal Adoption Coordinator II U31/Metro Animal Services

2024 total comp

$33,948

Base pay: $31,130
Overtime: $2,818
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,948

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $41,184
Record ID: 33,988
Year-to-Date Total: $33,955

Lilah Weiss holds the role of Animal Adoption Coordinator II U31 at Metro Animal Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $33,948.

Katherine Adams

Animal Adoption Coordinator Ii-U310/Metro Animal Services

2024 total comp

$32,439

Base pay: $30,362
Overtime: $2,077
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $32,439

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $38,646
Record ID: 32,046
Year-to-Date Total: $35,027

Katherine Adams is a Animal Adoption Coordinator Ii-U310 at Metro Animal Services. 2024 total compensation came to $32,439.

Ryan Flynn

Animal Adoption Coordinator U310/Metro Animal Services

2023 total comp

$32,244

Base pay: $29,065
Overtime: $3,179
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $32,244

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $35,443
Record ID: 14,589
Year-to-Date Total: $32,276

Ryan Flynn holds the role of Animal Adoption Coordinator U310 at Metro Animal Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $32,244.

Andrea Wilson

Animal Adoption Coordinator U31/Metro Animal Services

2024 total comp

$31,737

Base pay: $30,747
Overtime: $990
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,737

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $39,582
Record ID: 33,990
Year-to-Date Total: $31,772

Andrea Wilson works as a Animal Adoption Coordinator U31 for Metro Animal Services. Andrea earned $31,737 in 2024.

Kelly Hesler

Animal Adoption Coordinator U310/Metro Animal Services

2022 total comp

$31,401

Base pay: $30,859
Overtime: $543
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,401

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $35,443
Record ID: 40,706
Year-to-Date Total: $32,013

Kelly Hesler works as a Animal Adoption Coordinator U310 for Metro Animal Services. Kelly earned $31,401 in 2022.

Elizabeth Miller

Animal Adoption Coordinator U31/Metro Animal Services

2024 total comp

$30,850

Base pay: $29,526
Overtime: $1,324
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,850

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $35,443
Record ID: 33,939
Year-to-Date Total: $30,850

Elizabeth Miller is a Animal Adoption Coordinator U31 at Metro Animal Services. 2024 total compensation came to $30,850.

Andrew Goeing

Animal Services Operations Supervisor/Metro Animal Services

2026 total comp

$30,545

Base pay: $26,839
Overtime: $3,705
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,545

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $58,094
Record ID: 23,275
Year-to-Date Total: $30,545

Andrew Goeing works as a Animal Services Operations Supervisor for Metro Animal Services. Andrew earned $30,545 in 2026.

Michelle Fisher

Animal Control Officer II U31/Metro Animal Services

2026 total comp

$30,291

Base pay: $25,467
Overtime: $4,824
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,291

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $57,970
Record ID: 22,126
Year-to-Date Total: $32,379

At Metro Animal Services, Michelle Fisher serves as a Animal Control Officer II U31. Their 2026 pay totaled $30,291.

Charleen Kanupp

Animal Adoption Coordinator U310/Metro Animal Services

2022 total comp

$30,279

Base pay: $27,391
Overtime: $388
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,279

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $36,483
Record ID: 38,854
Year-to-Date Total: $33,138

Charleen Kanupp holds the role of Animal Adoption Coordinator U310 at Metro Animal Services. In 2022, their total compensation was $30,279.