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Animal Trainers

Train animals for riding, harness, security, performance, or obedience, or for assisting persons with disabilities. Accustom animals to human voice and contact, and condition animals to respond to commands. Train animals according to prescribed standards for show or competition. May train animals to carry pack loads or work as part of pack team.

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Train animals for riding, harness, security, performance, or obedience, or for assisting persons with disabilities. Accustom animals to human voice and contact, and condition animals to respond to commands. Train animals according to prescribed standards for show or competition. May train animals to carry pack loads or work as part of pack team.

Environment

Animal care and service workers are employed in a variety of settings, including kennels, zoos, stables, animal shelters, pet stores, veterinary clinics, and aquariums. Some of the work may be physically or emotionally demanding, and the rate of work-related injuries and illnesses is higher than the national average.

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Salary Breakdown

Animal Trainers

$32,490

AVERAGE ANNUALLY

$26,430

ENTRY LEVEL

$28,610

MID LEVEL

$38,210

EXPERT LEVEL

$15.62

AVERAGE HOURLY

$12.71

ENTRY LEVEL

$13.76

MID LEVEL

$18.37

EXPERT LEVEL

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Current Available Jobs

1,900

Projected job openings through 2030

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Animal Trainers

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KNOWLEDGE

Customer and Personal Service

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KNOWLEDGE

Education and Training

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KNOWLEDGE

Psychology

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KNOWLEDGE

Administration and Management

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KNOWLEDGE

English Language

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SKILL

Instructing

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SKILL

Learning Strategies

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SKILL

Speaking

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SKILL

Critical Thinking

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SKILL

Active Learning

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ABILITY

Problem Sensitivity

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ABILITY

Oral Expression

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ABILITY

Oral Comprehension

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ABILITY

Information Ordering

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ABILITY

Speech Clarity

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