Animal Control Workers

• Capture and remove stray, uncontrolled, or abused animals from undesirable conditions, using nets, nooses, or tranquilizer darts as necessary.
• Examine animals for injuries or malnutrition, and arrange for any necessary medical treatment.
• Remove captured animals from animal-control service vehicles and place animals in shelter cages or other enclosures.
• Euthanize rabid, unclaimed, or severely injured animals.
• Supply animals with food, water, and personal care.
• Clean facilities and equipment such as dog pens and animal control trucks.
• Prepare for prosecutions related to animal treatment, and give evidence in court.
• Educate the public about animal welfare, and animal control laws and regulations.
• Contact animal owners to inform them that their pets are at animal holding facilities.
• Write reports of activities, and maintain files of impoundments and dispositions of animals.
• Issue warnings or citations in connection with animal-related offenses, or contact police to report violations and request arrests.
• Answer inquiries from the public concerning animal control operations.
• Examine animal licenses, and inspect establishments housing animals for compliance with laws.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Animal Control Workers.

• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Animal Control Workers.