Animal Breeders
Select and breed animals according to their genealogy, characteristics, and offspring. May require knowledge of artificial insemination techniques and equipment use. May involve keeping records on heats, birth intervals, or pedigree.
29 alternate job titles:
Salary Information
Animal Breeders: $52,000 (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 |
|---|---|
| Clean equipment or facilities. | General |
| Care for animals. | General |
| Examine animals to detect illness, injury or other problems. | General |
| Prepare materials or solutions for animal or plant use. | General |
| Perform animal breeding procedures. | General |
| Treat animal injuries or illnesses. | General |
| Promote agricultural or hunting activities. | General |
| Record agricultural or forestry inventory data. | General |
| Sell agricultural products. | General |
| Mark agricultural or forestry products for identification. | General |
| Purchase products or services. | General |
| Order medical supplies or equipment. | General |
| Provide care for animals. | General |
| Communicate with other workers to coordinate activities. | Management |
| Monitor animal behavior or condition. | Maintenance |
| Maintain operational records. | Maintenance |
| Build agricultural structures. | Development |
| Adjust building climate control systems. | Development |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat | Document management software |
| Adobe Creative Cloud software | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Adobe Illustrator | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Adobe InDesign | Desktop publishing software |
| Adobe Photoshop | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft SharePoint | Document management software |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | Internet browser software |
| Questionmark Perception | Analytical or scientific software |
| Respondus | Computer based training software |
| VSN International GenStat | Analytical or scientific software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Breedtrak | Data base user interface and query software |
| KinTraks | Data base user interface and query software |
| Reudink Software ZooEasy | Data base user interface and query software |
| Winners Programs BirdStud | Data base user interface and query software |
| Winners Programs Uni-Stud | Data base user interface and query software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Board Certified in Animal Food Science | American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists | Not Available |
| Diplomate of the ACVPM | American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine | Not Available |