Salary guide
Animal Behaviourist
- Average salary
- £25,000 – £45,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
Animal CareScience
- Animal behaviourists help improve welfare for thousands of UK pets
Other names this job is known by
- Animal Psychologist
- Behaviour Consultant
Key responsibilities
- Assess and modify animal behaviour
- Work with pets, zoo, or farm animals
- Advise owners or organisations on training and welfare
- Conduct behavioural research
- Prepare reports and education materials
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree in animal behaviour, zoology, psychology, or veterinary science
- Postgraduate qualification (advantageous)
- Membership of ASAB or APBC
- Experience with animal handling and training
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Behaviourist
- Researcher
- Academic
- Consultant
How to get the job
- Complete a degree in relevant field
- Gain practical experience
- Join professional bodies
- Build a client base
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