How do they match: Animal Control Workers

  • Animal Control Workers

  • Animal Attendant
  • Animal Control Officer
  • Animal Control Specialist
  • Animal Cop
  • Animal Cruelty Investigator
  • Animal Enforcement Officer
  • Animal Officer
  • Animal Ordinance Enforcement Officer
  • Animal Park Code Enforcement Officer
  • Animal Rescuer
  • Animal Safety Officer
  • Animal Services Officer
  • Animal Treatment Investigator
  • Animal Warden

  • Handle animals for the purpose of investigations of mistreatment, or control of abandoned, dangerous, or unattended animals.

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

  • Check physical condition of people or animals.
  • Provide care for animals.