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Daily Tasks
| 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. | | Clean facilities and equipment such as dog pens and animal control trucks. | | 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. | | Euthanize rabid, unclaimed, or severely injured animals. | | Examine animal licenses, and inspect establishments housing animals for compliance with laws. | | Examine animals for injuries or malnutrition, and arrange for any necessary medical treatment. | | Investigate reports of animal attacks or animal cruelty, interviewing witnesses, collecting evidence, and writing reports. | | Issue warnings or citations in connection with animal-related offenses, or contact police to report violations and request arrests. | | Organize the adoption of unclaimed animals. | | Prepare for prosecutions related to animal treatment, and give evidence in court. | | Remove captured animals from animal-control service vehicles and place animals in shelter cages or other enclosures. | | Supply animals with food, water, and personal care. | | Train police officers in dog handling and training techniques for tracking, crowd control, and narcotics and bomb detection. | | Write reports of activities, and maintain files of impoundments and dispositions of animals. |
Daily Work Activities
| Use interviewing procedures. | | Use oral or written communication techniques. | | Communicate details in protective services settings. | | Conduct legal searches or investigations. | | Enforce laws, ordinances, or regulations. | | Maintain records, reports, or files. | | Operate vehicles in law enforcement or security setting. | | Perform animal euthanasia. | | Prepare reports. | | Use first aid procedures. | | Read maps. | | Recognize disease or parasites in animals. | | Recognize public safety hazards. | | Use knowledge of investigation techniques. | | Issue citation or warning for violation of laws. | | Serve or issue summonses or subpoenas. | | Investigate complaints, disturbances, or violations. | | Examine animals to detect illness, disease, or injury. | | Conduct training for personnel. | | Examine permits or licenses to ensure compliance with requirements. | | Feed or water animals. | | Capture animals for control, identification, relocation, sale or humane purposes. | | Handle animals. |
Other Work Activities
| Communicating with Persons Outside Organization | Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. | | Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates | Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. | | Documenting/Recording Information | Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. | | Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships | Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. | | Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards | Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. | | Getting Information | Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. | | Handling and Moving Objects | Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. | | Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events | Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. | | Making Decisions and Solving Problems | Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. | | Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings | Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. | | Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work | Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. | | Performing for or Working Directly with the Public | Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. | | Performing General Physical Activities | Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. | | Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others | Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. | | Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge | Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
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Schools Offering Degrees for
Animal Control Workers |
 | Sanford-Brown Institute | Campus | Pittsburgh, PA 15219 | | Clayton College of Natural Health | Campus | Birmingham, AL 35205 | | Bradford School | Campus | Columbus, OH 43219 | | Indiana Business College | Campus | Indianapolis, IN 46278 | | Argosy University | Campus | Eagan, MN 55121 | | Minnesota School of Business | Campus | Oakdale, MN 55128 | | Minnesota School of Business | Campus | Shakopee, MN 55379 | | Minnesota School of Business | Campus | Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 | | Minnesota School of Business | Campus | Plymouth, MN 55447 | | Duluth Business University | Campus | Dultuh, MN 55807 | | Minnesota School of Business | Campus | Rochester, MN 55901 | | Minnesota School of Business | Campus | Waite Park, MN 56387 | | Sanford-Brown College | Campus | Saint Peters, MO 63376 | | Vatterott College | Campus | Omaha, NE 68137 | | Virginia College at Austin | Campus | Austin, TX 78723 | | Utah Career College | Campus | West Jordan, UT 84088 | | High-Tech Institute | Campus | Phoenix, AZ 85014 | | American Medical College of Homeopathy | Campus | Phoenix, AZ 85015 | | Apollo College | Campus | Phoenix, AZ 85017 | | Long Technical College | Campus | Phoenix, AZ 85029 | | Long Technical College | Campus | Phoenix, AZ 85029 | | Apollo College | Campus | Mesa, AZ 85210 | | Apollo College | Campus | Tucson, AZ 85705 | | Western Career College | Campus | Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 | | Western Career College | Campus | San Jose, CA 95119 | | Western Career College | Campus | Stockton, CA 95207 | | Western Career College | Campus | San Leandro, CA 95478 | | Western Career College | Campus | Citrus Heights, CA 95621 | | Western Career College | Campus | Sacramento, CA 95826 | | Apollo College | Campus | Portland, OR 97232 | | Pima Medical Institute | Campus | Renton, WA 98057 | | Pima Medical Institute | Campus | Seattle, WA 98115 | | Apollo College | Campus | Spokane, WA 99206 |
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