Animal trainer, Kaiwhakaako kararehe
Also known as
- Dog trainer, horse trainer, guide dog trainer
Animal trainers teach animals skills like obedience and racing, and how to do security work or help people with disabilities.
Duration
01:53 mins
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$24 to $38
Most common
$54
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Animal trainers
- usually work regular business hours but may work part time, evenings and weekends
- usually work in stables, animal day care centres or from homes and may travel locally
- may work in all weather conditions
- need to be practical, safety conscious and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- train animals
- direct productions or performances
- monitor health or behaviour of people or animals
- clean facilities or work areas
- maintain facilities
- care for animals
- evaluate capabilities or training needs
- administer basic health care or medical treatments
- document client health or progress
- discuss service options or needs with clients
Practical
Investigative
Social
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou usually need a qualification to become an animal trainer and a qualification and experience may be useful.
You need
- a driver licence
You may need
- to get a New Zealand Certificate in Animal Management (Level 4)
- a New Zealand Certificate in Equine Coaching (Levels 3 or 4)
- experience in similar work
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job, but Level 2 may be useful.
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