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	Animal Caretakers	Animal Trainers	Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	Animal Scientists	Animal Breeders	Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
SUMMARY	46% Moderate Risk	12% Minimal Risk	12% Minimal Risk	10% Minimal Risk	39% Low Risk	31% Low Risk
JOB SCORE	5.6/10	6.0/10	6.5/10	6.7/10	3.6/10	6.9/10
POLLING	30% (Low Risk, Based on 162 votes)	25% (Low Risk, Based on 108 votes)	20% (Low Risk, Based on 467 votes)	26% (Low Risk, Based on 37 votes)	40% (Low Risk, Based on 72 votes)	24% (Low Risk, Based on 98 votes)
GROWTH by year 2034	12.1%	5.1%	1.6%	5.8%	2.4%	9.1%
WAGES	$33,470 or $16.09 per hour	$38,750 or $18.63 per hour	$72,860 or $35.03 per hour	$79,120 or $38.04 per hour	$52,000 or $25.00 per hour	$45,980 or $22.10 per hour
VOLUME as of 2024	277,300	20,110	16,920	2,470	1,730	131,320
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DESCRIPTION	Feed, water, groom, bathe, exercise, or otherwise provide care to promote and maintain the well-being of pets and other animals that are not raised for consumption, such as dogs, cats, race horses, ornamental fish or birds, zoo animals, and mice. Work in settings such as kennels, animal shelters, zoos, circuses, and aquariums. May keep records of feedings, treatments, and animals received or discharged. May clean, disinfect, and repair cages, pens, or fish tanks.	Train animals for riding, harness, security, performance, or obedience, or for assisting persons with disabilities. Accustom animals to human voice and contact, and condition animals to respond to commands. Train animals according to prescribed standards for show or competition. May train animals to carry pack loads or work as part of pack team.	Study the origins, behavior, diseases, genetics, and life processes of animals and wildlife. May specialize in wildlife research and management. May collect and analyze biological data to determine the environmental effects of present and potential use of land and water habitats.	Conduct research in the genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth, and development of domestic farm animals.	Select and breed animals according to their genealogy, characteristics, and offspring. May require knowledge of artificial insemination techniques and equipment use. May involve keeping records on heats, birth intervals, or pedigree.	Perform medical tests in a laboratory environment for use in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases in animals. Prepare vaccines and serums for prevention of diseases. Prepare tissue samples, take blood samples, and execute laboratory tests, such as urinalysis and blood counts. Clean and sterilize instruments and materials and maintain equipment and machines. May assist a veterinarian during surgery.

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