O*NET SOC Tasks |
Administer prescribed medications to animals. |
Advise animal owners regarding the purchase of specific animals. |
Conduct training programs to develop or maintain desired animal behaviors for competition, entertainment, obedience, security, riding, or related purposes. |
Cue or signal animals during performances. |
Evaluate animals for trainability and ability to perform. |
Evaluate animals to determine their temperaments, abilities, or aptitude for training. |
Feed or exercise animals or provide other general care, such as cleaning or maintaining holding or performance areas. |
Keep records documenting animal health, diet, or behavior. |
Observe animals' physical conditions to detect illness or unhealthy conditions requiring medical care. |
Organize or conduct animal shows. |
Talk to or interact with animals to familiarize them to human voices or contact. |
Train and rehearse animals, according to scripts, for motion picture, television, film, stage, or circus performances. |
Train horses or other equines for riding, harness, show, racing, or other work, using knowledge of breed characteristics, training methods, performance standards, and the peculiarities of each animal. |