Also called: Animal Welfare Educator
Teaches kids and communities about kind treatment of animals and responsible pet ownership.
Visits a 3rd-grade class with a therapy dog to teach dog bite safety, runs a summer camp at the shelter, and creates programs for teens about animal careers.
Estimate.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in education or a related field often preferred.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Education, Animal Science.
Growing about average. Steady.
Low risk for 10 years. AI can write lesson materials, but live classroom visits with kids and animals stay human.
Classes: Speech & debate, Psychology, Biology, Theater.
Official data: O*NET occupation 25-3021.
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