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- Annual Median Wage$ 40,860$24,960
$80,820Annual NC Wage Range
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- Animal Trainers train animals. Working with pets and other nonfarm animals, they teach them to respond to human commands.
What do they typically do
- Observe animals' physical conditions to detect illness or unhealthy conditions requiring medical care
- Talk to or interact with animals to familiarize them to human voices or contact
- Keep records documenting animal health, diet, or behavior
- Feed or exercise animals or provide other general care such as cleaning or maintaining holding or performance areas
- Administer prescribed medications to animals
- Conduct training programs to develop or maintain desired animal behaviors for competition, entertainment, obedience, security, riding, or related purposes
- Evaluate animals to determine their temperaments, abilities, or aptitude for training
- Cue or signal animals during performances
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth +2.3%Job Opening 298Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseMore
NC Workforce Credentials- Canine Care and Training Program (CCTP) [Continental Kennel Club]
- Equine Management and Evaluation Certification [Elanco- Need to update the Credential Issuer (iCEV)]
Private Training Programs16362058Change 422