Animal control worker handling animals for investigations of mistreatment, capturing strays, and ensuring public safety. Duties include examining animals, writing reports, educating the public, and maintaining clean facilities
Experience
Animal Control Worker
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Captured and removed stray or abused animals using nets, nooses, or tranquilizer darts
Investigated reports of animal attacks or cruelty, interviewing witnesses and collecting evidence
Wrote reports of activities and maintained files of impoundments and dispositions of animals
Examined animals for injuries or malnutrition and arranged for necessary medical treatment
Educated the public about animal welfare and animal control laws and regulations
Answered inquiries from the public concerning animal control operations
Cleaned facilities and equipment such as dog pens and animal control trucks
Skills
Working With People
Providing animal care, Informing the public about policies
Core Skills
Examining crime scenes, Investigating suspicious activities, Interviewing people, Driver's license, Issuing warnings or citations, Cleaning facilities and equipment
Checking & Planning
Inspecting facilities, Checking physical condition, Examining personal documentation