How to become an animal cop?

Step 1: Get an Education. The first step to becoming an animal cop is to earn an education related to the field of animal control. Aspiring animal control workers can begin a career path by earning an associate's or bachelor's degree in animal science, animal management, or another animal-related field. read more

The first step to becoming an animal cop is to earn an education related to the field of animal control. Aspiring animal control workers can begin a career path by earning an associate's or bachelor's degree in animal science, animal management, or another animal-related field. read more

Becoming an animal cop may not involve an extensive post-high school education; however, there is no uniform code across the 50 states on becoming an animal cop. Each state, county, and city may have its own animal welfare laws and their regulation may involve different levels of academic and practical training. read more

Paths to Becoming an Animal Control Officer Lead animal control officers in various cities and counties are appointed by mayors, city council members, or other city leaders. Depending on the size and population density of the city in which they work, these lead animal control officers do hands on field work otherwise they direct the operations of more junior level animal control workers. read more