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SUGGESTED MAJOR:

ANIMAL SCIENCE

In a public safety agency, animal control officers care for injured and sick animals. They respond to and investigate complaints related to animal neglect, abuse, and cruelty. And then safely capture, restrain, and transport stray, injured, or aggressive animals.


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RELATED MAJORS:

  • Criminal Justice

  • Wildlife Management

  • Veterinary Technology

  • Environmental Science

CAREERS:

  • Animals Control Officer

  • Wildlife Biologist

  • Animal Cruelty Investigator

Plus Many More!!!

"STEREOTYPICAL" TRAITS:

  • Love Animals

  • Compassionate

  • Responsible

  • Courageous

  • Problem-Solver

  • Communication Skills

  • Patient

  • Detail-Oriented

SALARY:

$60,220

U.S. Average 2023

Animal Control Officer

Source: Salary.com

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