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Animal Control Officer

599599 · Heavy
Career data Verified

Animal control officers investigate and respond to reports of animal abuse. They also capture and care for stray or dangerous animals.

Most common salary $66k – $90k
Upper salary up to $106k
Training 0-1 year
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Description

Inspects the living conditions of animals and enforces regulations concerning animals (includes specific role of Dog Catcher).

Typical work tasks

Responds to complaints about animals and their living conditions; inspects properties and assesses animals; catches dogs that are roaming public areas unattended; contacts owners of animals and advises them of their responsibilities and options; delivers animals to the SPCA, Local Authority or veterinary facilities as appropriate.

Typical work environment

  • Employees typically work outdoors in offices and in vehicles. Occasional indoors work (e.g. in kennels/catteries) will be necessary. Indoor workspaces are generally adequately heated and ventilated.
  • May be required to work in all weather conditions when outside.

Typical physical and mental demands

  • The physical work demand may reach heavy
  • Sitting is frequent when assessing data and formulating reports.
  • Standing and walking is necessary when out in the community catching dogs or carrying out inspection tasks.
  • Stretching up and reaching across may be required occasionally.
  • Bending squatting, crouching and kneeling may be required occasionally.
  • Twisting of the body or neck may be required on an occasional basis.
  • Contact with skin irritants or water may be required occasionally.
  • Lifting, carrying and pulling may be required on an occasional basis.
  • Repetitive movements with the hands are occasionally required due to the use of computers for entering data and preparing reports.
  • Driving is likely to be frequent to constant.
  • Use of hand-held objects/equipment will include computers, printers, photocopiers, telephones and other general office equipment.
  • Mental skills include analytical/investigative, problem solving, computing/report writing, knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, decision-making and communication skills.
Entry signal Model estimate

Enter via experience or on-the-job training; no mandatory pre-entry qualification. A licence may be required for some roles or employers.

Entry barrier Experience or on-job training
Licence / registration Licence may be required
ANZSCO skill level 4
Next-day ready No

Unverified — this label is model-generated and not yet clinician-reviewed. Confirm against the WTDS before relying on it.

How this was determined (model-generated): NEC variant: experience/OJT entry; licensing may be required and driver licence/warrant typical, so not next-day. Holds.

Entry Requirements

An NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4).

At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Further Comments

  • There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.