Law & Government

Animal Control Workers

Handle animals for the purpose of investigations of mistreatment, or control of abandoned, dangerous, or unattended animals.

Median salary

$45,830

Typical range

$33k – $70k

Job outlook

+4% (faster than average)

AI exposure

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Education

Typical entry: No degree required

•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.

Any field

Reputation-based selection; stats shown are outcome data per school.