Animal Control Workers
O*NET Code: 33-9011.00
Education Level
Zone 2 - Some Prep
High school + some training
Description
Handle animals for the purpose of investigations of mistreatment, or control of abandoned, dangerous, or unattended animals.
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💼 Also Known As
ACO (Animal Control Officer)Animal AttendantAnimal Control SpecialistAnimal CopAnimal Cruelty InvestigatorAnimal Enforcement OfficerAnimal Instructor OfficerAnimal OfficerAnimal Ordinance Enforcement OfficerAnimal Park Code Enforcement OfficerAnimal RescuerAnimal Safety OfficerAnimal Services OfficerAnimal Treatment InvestigatorCode Enforcement InspectorCode Enforcement OfficerCode Enforcement SpecialistCommunity Service OfficerControl OfficerDog Catcher
⚡ Skills (11)
Active Listening4/100
Speaking4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Reading Comprehension3/100
Writing3/100
Monitoring3/100
Social Perceptiveness3/100
Coordination3/100
Service Orientation3/100
Judgment and Decision Making3/100
+ 1 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (22)
🔥Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
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Spreadsheet software
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🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
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Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0ARK Software Ark Shelter Software
Data base user interface and query software
0Animal Shelter Manager
Data base user interface and query software
0CISCO Software ACS Animal Control System
Data base user interface and query software
0Esri ArcGIS
Geographic information system
0Geographic information system GIS software
Geographic information system
0Geographic information system GIS systems
Geographic information system
0Multiple Options Animal Shelter Management System
Data base user interface and query software
0RescueConnection Software ShelterConntection
Data base user interface and query software
0RoseRush Services Shelter Pro
Data base user interface and query software
0TRAX Animal Control and Dog Warden Officer Software
Data base user interface and query software
0Web browser software
Internet browser software
0Word processing software
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🔄 Career Transition Paths
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Veterinarians
Salary: $50,000
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Salary: $50,000
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Salary: $50,000
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📊 Skills Comparison
Animal Control Workers → Veterinarians
Transition Difficulty: Challenging (58% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (11)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Reading Comprehension
Current: 3Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Writing
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Service Orientation
Current: 3Target: 3
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Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Social Perceptiveness
Current: 3Target: 3
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Time Management
Current: 3Target: 3
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Coordination
Current: 3Target: 3
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