Typical Tasks
Talk to or interact with animals to familiarize them to human voices or contact.
Evaluate animals to determine their temperaments, abilities, or aptitude for training.
Conduct training programs to develop or maintain desired animal behaviors for competition, entertainment, obedience, security, riding, or related purposes.
Evaluate animals for trainability and ability to perform.
Feed or exercise animals or provide other general care, such as cleaning or maintaining holding or performance areas.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Social
Working with people
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Dependability
Integrity
Attention to Detail
Self-Control
Independence
Cooperation
What key skills are needed for this job?
Instructing
Speaking
Learning Strategies
Critical Thinking
Active Learning
Active Listening
Expected Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Common Activities
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
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 materials.
Training and Teaching Others
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
