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Animal Breeders

Also called: Animal Technician, Artificial Insemination Technician (AI Technician), Breeder, Dog Breeder

What they do:

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.

On the job, you would:
  • Feed and water animals, and clean and disinfect pens, cages, yards, and hutches.
  • Observe animals in heat to detect approach of estrus and exercise animals to induce or hasten estrus, if necessary.
  • Treat minor injuries and ailments and contact veterinarians to obtain treatment for animals with serious illnesses or injuries.
On the job, you'll need:

Business

  • customer service
  • sales and marketing

Math and Science

  • biology
  • arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics

Basic Skills

  • thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
  • figuring out how to use new ideas or things

Problem Solving

  • noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Hand and Finger Use

  • keep your arm or hand steady
  • put together small parts with your fingers

Verbal

  • listen and understand what people say

Realistic

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

  • Dependability
  • Integrity
  • Attention to Detail
  • Independence
  • Self Control
  • Cooperation

Data base user interface and query software

  • Breedtrak
  • Microsoft Access

Electronic mail software

  • Email software
  • Microsoft Outlook

Graphics or photo imaging software

  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop

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Job Outlook

The job outlook for this position is Average.

New job opportunities are likely in the future.

Median Annual Salary: $45,320

Education

High school diploma/GED is usually needed.