What is an animal caretaker supervisor and how to become one

Key steps to become an animal caretaker supervisor

1. Explore animal caretaker supervisor education requirements

   Most common animal caretaker supervisor degrees

   Bachelor's

   36.4 %

   High School Diploma

   27.3 %

   Associate

   25.0 %

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2. Start to develop specific animal caretaker supervisor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   PET	68.01%
   Animal Facility	16.55%
   Bsl-3	11.89%
   TB	3.55%

3. Complete relevant animal caretaker supervisor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New animal caretaker supervisors 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 caretaker supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real animal caretaker supervisor resumes.

4. Research animal caretaker supervisor duties and responsibilities

   • Manage pet adoption programs and supervise animal intake, disposition and euthanasia activities.
   • Perform various administrative support functions including answering telephones, checking patients in/out and responding to any inquiries and taking appointments.
   • Sanitize facility equipment using tunnel and rack washers, acidify watering systems, and autoclaves for sterilization.

5. Apply for animal caretaker supervisor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an animal caretaker supervisor 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