Also called: Adoption Coordinator
Matches animals at shelters, humane societies and rescue groups with the right adopters, interviewing families and arranging meet-and-greets.
Chats with a family about their lifestyle, introduces them to a dog that fits, does a meet-and-greet with their current dog, and follows up after adoption.
Estimate.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. No degree required; customer service and animal experience.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing about average. Steady.
Low risk for 10 years. Online listings and matching quizzes help screen adopters; meeting families and matching pets stays human.
Age 16+. One way to start: Apply to shelters and pet store adoption centers; volunteering there first gets you noticed
Classes: Psychology, Speech & debate, Spanish, Biology.
Official data: O*NET occupation 39-2021.
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