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Animal Trainer

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AVG. SALARY

$45,020

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EDUCATION

High school (GED) +

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JOB OUTLOOK

Stable

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Interests

The following categories describe the work interests (compatible with Holland's Model) of people who tend to succeed in this career:


Realistic – You are a "doer".  You like physical activities and projects. You like to find the answers to problems by doing hands-on work instead of talking about solutions. Realistic careers are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, transportation, agriculture, animal services, athletics, or protective services.

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Work Values

Work values are aspects of work that are satisfying to you. The following work values are generally associated with this career.


Achievement – It's very important to you that your work allows you to use your best abilities. You want to see the results of your work and get a feeling of accomplishment.

Independence – It's very important to you that your work allows you to make decisions on your own. You want to try out your own ideas and work with little supervision.

Relationships – It's very important to you that you have friendly co-workers. You would like to be of service to others without compromising your sense of right and wrong.

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Ability Profiler

Aptitudes reflect a person's ability to acquire skills and knowledge. The following aptitudes are important for success in this career:

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