Overview

Nationally, the Animal Regulation sector encompasses varied position titles including Pound Manager, Ranger, Community officer, Urban Animal Controller/Manager, Pest Animals Officer, Regulatory Services Manager, and Animal Inspector. According to Victorian industry requirements, this stream of the Animal Care & Management Training Package delivers at the Certificate IV level qualification.

In Victoria there are about 300 paid employees working in this industry, primarily comprising local government councils, Department of Primary Industries government staff, and animal welfare organisations such as the RSPCA.