Animal Breeders

Also Called: Artificial Insemination Technician (AI Technician), Breeder, Dog Breeder

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$33,710

Entry Salary

Below Average

Job outlook

What Animal Breeders 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.

  • 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.
Industry Areas:

Renewable Resources and Energy

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Work Context

  • Freedom to Make Decisions
  • Structured versus Unstructured Work
  • Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  • Consequence of Error
  • Outdoors, Under Cover

Tools

  • Animal husbandry equipment
  • Livestock identification equipment
  • Veterinary injection or suction units or accessories
  • Hydrometers
  • Artificial inseminating machine

Technology

Data base user interface and query software
Breedtrak
Microsoft Access
Electronic mail software
Email software
Microsoft Outlook
Graphics or photo imaging software
Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Learning
  • Active Listening
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Judgment and Decision Making

Knowledge

Business
customer service
sales and marketing
Math and Science
biology
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics

Education

  • 86% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 6% Post-secondary certificate
  • 4% Some college, no degree

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Animal Breeders Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Security & Fire Alarm Systems Installers

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Workers

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Buyers & Purchasing Agents, Farm Products

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

 Job Training Match

Agricultural Technicians

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

    Tifton, GA

  • Aims Community College

    Greeley, CO

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Investigative (Thinker)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

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

Values

  • Independence
  • Working Conditions
  • Achievement

Abilities

  • Hand and Finger Use
  • Verbal

This is what Animal Breeders across the country typically make.

$16.21 / hour
$33,710 /year

Entry Level

$22.86 / hour
$47,540 /year

Median Level

$37.22 / hour
$77,410 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Below Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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