Animal Trainer Job Description

animal trainer job description includes a detailed overview of the key requirements, duties, responsibilities, and skills for this role.

Last update : July 14, 2023

Animal Trainer Job Description

An animal trainer is a professional who trains animals.

Animal trainers may work for zoos, circuses, riding schools, animal parks, and in film and television.

Job Brief:

We’re looking for an Animal Trainer to work with our new group of rescue animals. The ideal candidate will have experience working with a variety of animals and be able to provide them with the care and attention they need.

Animal Trainer Duties:

  • Assist in training animals for television or film
  • Train animals for TV commercials, print ads, or films
  • Inspire and motivate animals
  • Develop unique training methods
  • Train animals for television or film
  • Train animals for TV commercials, print ads, or films
  • Inspire and motivate animals
  • Develop unique training methods

Animal Trainer Responsibilities:

  • Incorporate humane training methods into animal handling, husbandry, and care, and create customized training regimens based on animal temperament and behavior
  • Establish and enforce animal handling policies and procedures, including privacy and security measures, for animal care and breeding facilities
  • Perform animal care and breeding duties, including feeding, monitoring, watering, and grooming
  • Provide emergency and routine medical care to injured, ill, and aging animals
  • Train personnel and animals in proper animal care and handling
  • Train animals in how to perform tasks, including driving, following commands, and interacting with the public
  • Train animals for behavior modification such as fear biting, aggression, socialization, and other behavior modification techniques
  • Assist in the procurement of feed, medicines, equipment, and other supplies to ensure adequate supply for animals
  • Provide administrative support, including data entry

Requirements And Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in psychology, animal behavior, or related field
  • 3+ years’ experience of training animals
  • Excellent understanding of animal behavior and training techniques
  • Ability to communicate effectively with owners
  • Knowledge of animal behavior principles, including training, feeding, and grooming

At [Company Name], we believe that diversity and inclusion are key to success. We are committed to building a team that is reflective of our diverse society, and we encourage applications from all races, religions, national origins, genders, and ages. We also value the unique perspectives and experiences of veterans and individuals with disabilities.


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