According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Investigate reports of animal attacks or animal cruelty, interviewing witnesses, collecting evidence, and writing reports. | 93% |
| Capture and remove stray, uncontrolled, or abused animals from undesirable conditions, using nets, nooses, or tranquilizer darts as necessary. | 92% |
| Supply animals with food, water, and personal care. | 91% |
| Write reports of activities, and maintain files of impoundments and dispositions of animals. | 91% |
| Prepare for prosecutions related to animal treatment, and give evidence in court. | 90% |
| Examine animals for injuries or malnutrition, and arrange for any necessary medical treatment. | 90% |
| Contact animal owners to inform them that their pets are at animal holding facilities. | 89% |
| Educate the public about animal welfare, and animal control laws and regulations. | 89% |
| Clean facilities and equipment such as dog pens and animal control trucks. | 87% |
| Remove captured animals from animal-control service vehicles and place animals in shelter cages or other enclosures. | 86% |
| Issue warnings or citations in connection with animal-related offenses, or contact police to report violations and request arrests. | 86% |
| Examine animal licenses, and inspect establishments housing animals for compliance with laws. | 86% |
| Euthanize rabid, unclaimed, or severely injured animals. | 85% |
| Answer inquiries from the public concerning animal control operations. | 82% |
| Organize the adoption of unclaimed animals. | 79% |
| Train police officers in dog handling and training techniques for tracking, crowd control, and narcotics and bomb detection. | 63% |
