Property owners pay experts to remove unwanted wild animals.
Television shows make animal removal look like a fun business. But starting any business is difficult and an animal removal business is no different. You will be removing wild animals, so it can be a dangerous job. Animal removal has no educational requirements, but studying animal behavior and talking to experts will help you learn what to be on the lookout for when you work around wild and frightened animals. According to the Immunization Action Coalition, "persons whose activities bring them in frequent contact with rabies virus or potentially rabid bats, raccoons, skunks, cats, dogs, or other species at risk for having rabies" should receive rabies vaccinations.
Instructions
1. Go to work for an animal removal business. Animal removal can be a dangerous job. You should make sure you are capable of performing the job before starting your own business. You will need to be a good shot if you need to tranquilize an animal and in good physical shape to get in the areas that an animal could be hiding and get them out.
2. Purchase any licenses or permits that your place of residence requires. The town hall or county courthouse will help you know what you need to open your business. Apply for an Employer Identification Number (EIN) with the IRS (see Resources). Your EIN will be your businesses Social Security number for taxes. Consult an attorney regarding incorporating your business and an accountant for advice on tax strategies. Talk to your insurance company about the type of insurance and bond you will need.
3. Purchase the supplies you will need for your business. These can include a vehicle to transport the animals, equipment to capture animals and possibly tranquilizer guns if you will be removing large animals. Check with your local police department to learn what licenses you will need to transport the guns and for using tranquilizing medicine.
4. Locate a place to dispose of or relocate animals you capture or the remains if you kill one. Your local forestry agent and veterinarians can help you find places and discuss the legalities of disposal with you.
5. Advertise your business. Visit local veterinarians and animal supply stores to let them know you are in business. Leave flyers and business cards for the store personnel and shoppers if you receive permission. Design a website for your business, if you have no design experience there are site-hosting services that can provide templates to make design simple.
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