Employment Percentage
2.534562212
SOC ID
33-9011
SOC Title
Animal Control Workers
ONET ID
33-9011.00
ONET Concat ID
33901100
Median Salary
63502.4
Ed Level High School
60.450001
Ed Level Certificate
29.57
Ed Level Some College
0
Ed Level Associates
9.98
Ed Level Bachelors
0
Ed Level Masters
0
Ed Level Doctors
0
Typical Ed Level
a high school diploma or less
Career Description
Handle animals for the purpose of investigations of mistreatment, or control of abandoned, dangerous, or unattended animals.
Core Tasks
- Investigate reports of animal attacks or animal cruelty, interviewing witnesses, collecting evidence, and writing reports.
- Capture and remove stray, uncontrolled, or abused animals from undesirable conditions, using nets, nooses, or tranquilizer darts as necessary.
- Supply animals with food, water, and personal care.
- Write reports of activities, and maintain files of impoundments and dispositions of animals.
- Examine animals for injuries or malnutrition, and arrange for any necessary medical treatment.
- Prepare for prosecutions related to animal treatment, and give evidence in court.
- Contact animal owners to inform them that their pets are at animal holding facilities.
- Educate the public about animal welfare, and animal control laws and regulations.
- Clean facilities and equipment such as dog pens and animal control trucks.
- Remove captured animals from animal-control service vehicles and place animals in shelter cages or other enclosures.
- Issue warnings or citations in connection with animal-related offenses, or contact police to report violations and request arrests.
- Examine animal licenses, and inspect establishments housing animals for compliance with laws.
- Euthanize rabid, unclaimed, or severely injured animals.
- Answer inquiries from the public concerning animal control operations.
Start Annual Earnings
46300.8
Top Annual Earnings
83720
EMSI Career Title Slug
animal-control-worker