Jobs / Physical work / 33-9011.00
Animal Control Workers
Handle animals for the purpose of investigations of mistreatment, or control of abandoned, dangerous, or unattended animals.
- US jobs
- 12,070
- Median wage
- $45,660 a year
- Job family
- Physical work
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Typical tasks
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- Write reports of activities, and maintain files of impoundments and dispositions of animals.
- Investigate reports of animal attacks or animal cruelty, interviewing witnesses, collecting evidence, and writing reports.
- Examine animals for injuries or malnutrition, and arrange for any necessary medical treatment.
- 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.
- Remove captured animals from animal-control service vehicles and place animals in shelter cages or other enclosures.
- Answer inquiries from the public concerning animal control operations.
- Capture and remove stray, uncontrolled, or abused animals from undesirable conditions, using nets, nooses, or tranquilizer darts as necessary.
- Prepare for prosecutions related to animal treatment, and give evidence in court.
- Supply animals with food, water, and personal care.
- Issue warnings or citations in connection with animal-related offenses, or contact police to report violations and request arrests.
- Euthanize rabid, unclaimed, or severely injured animals.
Other job titles for this occupation (26)
ACO (Animal Control Officer) · Animal Attendant · Animal Cruelty Investigator · Animal Enforcement Officer · Animal Instructor Officer · Animal Ordinance Enforcement Officer · Animal Park Code Enforcement Officer · Animal Safety Officer · Animal Services Officer · Community Service Officer · Adoption Counselor · Animal Control Specialist · Animal Cop · Animal Officer · Animal Rescuer · Animal Treatment Investigator · Code Enforcement Inspector · Code Enforcement Officer · Code Enforcement Specialist · Control Officer · Dog Catcher · Dog Warden · Humane Agent · Humane Officer · Wildlife Rehabilitator · Wildlife Removal Specialist