Caring, Compassionate and Qualified Staff. Animal Encounters, Inc. is very fortunate to have such a wonderful and talented staff of qualified Trainers, Animal Care Specialists, Veterinary Technicians, and Veterinarians.
Qualifications needed to be an Animal Encounters, Inc. ANIMAL CARE SPECIALIST: Degree or certificate of completion from Moorpark College's Exotic Animal Training and Management program or a minimum of 2 years paid experience with a licensed facility in addition to a degree in other animal behavior related studies.
Qualifications needed to be an Animal Encounters, Inc. TRAINER: Degree or certificate of completion from Moorpark College's Exotic Animal Training and Management program or a minimum of 3 years paid experience with a licensed facility in addition to a degree in other animal behavior related studies.
Qualifications needed to be an Animal Encounters, Inc. VETERINARY TECHNICIAN: Minimum of five years experience in a veterinary clinic as a technician, to include a minimum of one year in of emergency veterinary care or be a licensed RVT with the state of California.
Vaccination Requirement: Hepatits A, Hepatits B, TB Test (negative) within 30 days of employment, Pre Exposure Rabies Vaccinations must be current prior to first day of employment.
Animal Encounters, Inc. only hires the most qualified and compassionate staff to care for the animals at the facility. Professional and qualified personnel help to create a consistant and low stress environment for all of the animals in our care.
In the Los Angeles area there are two wonderful schools that can help prepare you for the animal field. For those of you interested in becoming an animal trainer: Moorpark College's Exotic Animal Training and Management Program. For those of you interested in becoming a veterinary technician: Los Angeles Pierce College Veterinary Technology & Pre Veterinary Program.
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