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By : D. Spradlin. Animal Services Worker . Job Responsibilities. Investigate reports of aggressive animals, illegal pets, or animal abuse Issue tickets to animal owners or contact police when necessary Take animals away from abusive owners
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By: D. Spradlin Animal Services Worker
Job Responsibilities • Investigate reports of aggressive animals, illegal pets, or animal abuse • Issue tickets to animal owners or contact police when necessary • Take animals away from abusive owners • Subdue and capture wild animals, such as bears, and return them to the wild • Catch and care for stray animals
Skills Needed • Knowledge of animals • Communication skills • Patient • A driver’s license may be required
Education and Experience • At least a high school diploma • A certificate or associate degree is required for some positions
Professional Outlook • Annual Average Openings • Total 10 • Growth 0 • Replacement 10 • Earnings$20,000 to $51,000 a year • The median is about $32,000 a year • Supervisors and managers can earn more • Earnings depend on employer and location
Why I Like This Career • I always wanted to help animals. • I like to be around animals. • I don’t like the mistreatment of animals. • I think that people who mistreat animals should have their mistreated animals taken to a safe area or home. • It would be very fun for me to help animals find a good home and watch them grow as I’m doing so.