What Education Do You Need to Become an Animal Control Officer?

Animal control officers are enforcers of animal laws and ordinances in state and city government. Animal control officers are in charge of picking up stray or sick animals. Control officers also make investigations and arrests. They inspect environments and issue citations based on animal cruelty.

  1. Experience

    • To become an animal control officer, you are required to have one year of paid experience maintaining or caring for wild or domestic animals.

    Education Requirements

    • You are required to take and complete at least 12 semester credits or 18 quarter hours of college coursework related to animal care.

    Field of Study

    • You are required to have coursework completed in animal science, animal management or administration of justice.

    Additional Education

    • Additional education that animal control officers must have includes knowledge of CPR, euthanasia and restraint methods. Knowledge in law enforcement and animal laws are more helpful educational tools to learn.

    For Your Information

    • On-the-job training and education is the most popular way of gaining knowledge and experience as an animal control officer.

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  • Mar 03, 2011
    i am 13 and i want to be an animal cop. i watch animal cop shows all the time. i love animals and was considering being a cop but this sounds a lot better. thanks for the info.
  • anna2340o Nov 06, 2010
    I am 14 and I want to be in animal control when I grow up. I love animals and I love working with them. your article helps me thank you.
  • lildutchgirl56 Jun 14, 2009
    My daughter want a career in animal control and your article is very helpful in letting me know the requirements.Thanks!

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