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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Salary Information
Animal Trainers: $38,750 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Monitor health or behavior of people or animals. | Maintenance |
| Maintain facilities. | Maintenance |
| Direct productions or performances. | General |
| Administer basic health care or medical treatments. | General |
| Clean facilities or work areas. | General |
| Care for animals. | General |
| Train animals. | General |
| Document client health or progress. | General |
| Organize recreational activities or events. | General |
| Evaluate capabilities or training needs. | Analysis |
| Discuss service options or needs with clients. | Communication |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Atlassian JIRA | Project management software |
| Epic Systems | Medical software |
| Web page creation and editing software | |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Project | Project management software |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Oracle PeopleSoft | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Customer information control system CICS | Transaction server software |
| Work scheduling software | Calendar and scheduling software |
| Oracle Database | Data base user interface and query software |
| Database software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Tracks Software | Data base user interface and query software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Seasonal Equestrian Staff | Certified Horsemanship Association | Not Available |
| Assistant Vaulting Coach | Certified Horsemanship Association | Not Available |
| Certified Behavior Consultant Canine | Certification Council For Pet Dog Trainers | Not Available |
| Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed | Certification Council For Pet Dog Trainers | Not Available |
| English/Western Assistant Instructor | Certified Horsemanship Association | Not Available |
| English/Western Level 1 Instructor | Certified Horsemanship Association | Not Available |
| English/Western Level 2 Instructor | Certified Horsemanship Association | Not Available |
| English/Western Level 3 Instructor | Certified Horsemanship Association | Not Available |
| English/Western Level 4 Instructor | Certified Horsemanship Association | Not Available |
| English/Western Master Instructor | Certified Horsemanship Association | Not Available |
| Instructor Of Riders With Disabilities Assistant | Certified Horsemanship Association | Not Available |
| Instructor of Riders with Disabilities Level 1 | Certified Horsemanship Association | Not Available |
| Instructor of Riders with Disabilities Level 2 | Certified Horsemanship Association | Not Available |
| Instructor of Riders with Disabilities Level 3 | Certified Horsemanship Association | Not Available |
| Level 1 Driving Instructor/Driver | Certified Horsemanship Association | Not Available |
| Level 1 Vaulting Coach | Certified Horsemanship Association | Not Available |
| Level 2 Driving Instructor/Driver | Certified Horsemanship Association | Not Available |
| Level 2 Vaulting Coach | Certified Horsemanship Association | Not Available |
| Level 3 Vaulting Coach | Certified Horsemanship Association | Not Available |
| Seasonal Equestrian Staff Certification | Certified Horsemanship Association | Not Available |