What are the certification requirements for animal rescue careers?

Certification requirements for animal rescue careers include pet and dog training certification and an associate's degree in biology, zoology, veterinary technology or a related field, as of 2015. There are multiple animal rescue job descriptions, and each one has its own certification requirements.

Animal shelter kennel attendant positions do not typically require any formal education beyond a high school diploma. Adoption and behavior counselor positions generally require an associate’s degree in a related field, as well as pet training certification classes. Animal control rescue workers need to have a high school diploma and experience working with animals, but they receive on-the-job training in law enforcement, safety and humane approaches to animal interaction.