How to become an animal handler: Australian careers in animal care

Job opportunities in animal handling are looking good, as they have been on the steady increase over the past years and are set to remain positive.

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Job opportunities in animal handling are looking good, as they have been on the steady increase over the past years and are set to remain positive.
Tasks:
Preparing and feeding appropriate meals
Monitoring general health and happiness
Cleaning enclosures
Assist in animal rescues
Under supervision, administer prescribed medication
Animal Handler Resources
Job opportunities in animal handling are looking good, as they have been on the steady increase over the past years and are set to remain positive.
Skills/attributes
Passion for animals
Good team and work ethic
Physically fit
Calming and patient demeanour around animals
Animal Handler Resources
Job opportunities in animal handling are looking good, as they have been on the steady increase over the past years and are set to remain positive.

Job opportunities in animal handling are looking good, as they have been on the steady increase over the past years and are set to remain positive.
Animal Handler Resources
Job opportunities in animal handling are looking good, as they have been on the steady increase over the past years and are set to remain positive.
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Job opportunities in animal handling are looking good, as they have been on the steady increase over the past years and are set to remain positive.
Animal Handler Resources
Job opportunities in animal handling are looking good, as they have been on the steady increase over the past years and are set to remain positive.