Job Titles
- Animal Cruelty Officer
- Animal welfare Investigator
- Animal Welfare Worker
- Animal Protection Officer
- Animal Rescue Officer
Tasks
- Investigate complaints of animal cruelty
- Rescue animals that have been treated badly
- Undertake inspections of properties and commercial operations
- Educate people about the proper treatment of animals
- Prepare cases for court hearings
- Care and treat neglected animals
- Re-home animals once they have recovered
Personal Requirements
- like working with animals
- communication skills
- ability to work alone or as part of a team
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Looking at studying to become an Animal Welfare Officer? Apply for the RSPCA Pet Insurance Future Animal Carers Grant (open Jan-Oct each year)
