Occupational Employment Statistics
39-2011 Animal Trainers
Train animals for riding, harness, security, performance, or obedience, or 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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Southeast Minnesota
| 20 | 1 | $18.80/hr | $13.48/hr | $14.62/hr | $16.52/hr | $19.63/hr | $33.17/hr |
| Natural Resources and Mining | N/A | N/A |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 50 | $12.09/hr |
| Other Services | N/A | $17.45/hr |
- Talk to or interact with animals to familiarize them to human voices or contact.
- Observe animals' physical conditions to detect illness or unhealthy conditions requiring medical care.
- Keep records documenting animal health, diet, or behavior.
- Conduct training programs to develop or maintain desired animal behaviors for competition, entertainment, obedience, security, riding, or related purposes.
- Feed or exercise animals or provide other general care, such as cleaning or maintaining holding or performance areas.
- Cue or signal animals during performances.
- Feed or exercise animals or provide other general care, such as cleaning or maintaining holding or performance areas.
- Administer prescribed medications to animals.
- Evaluate animals for trainability and ability to perform.
- Administer prescribed medications to animals.