What is an animal behaviorist and how to become one

Key steps to become an animal behaviorist

1. Explore animal behaviorist education requirements

   Most common animal behaviorist degrees

   Bachelor's

   55.0 %

   Master's

   20.0 %

   Associate

   20.0 %

   Show more

2. Start to develop specific animal behaviorist skills

   Skills	Percentages
   PET	50.61%
   Customer Service	49.39%

3. Complete relevant animal behaviorist training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New animal behaviorists learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an animal behaviorist based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real animal behaviorist resumes.

4. Research animal behaviorist duties and responsibilities

   • Assist in managing shelter for animals and arranging for adoption or euthanasia of confiscate animals.
   • Assist veterinarians, veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants in providing the best care possible for patients.
   • Clean enclosures of several reptile and amphibian species including snakes and toads.

5. Apply for animal behaviorist jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an animal behaviorist job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams