What Kind of Jobs can I get Working with Animals?

Many people often dream of how they can take their love of animals and turn that into a career . For many, the first option they think of is a veterinarian. However, there are many other options that combine a love of animals and a professional path. Read below for some of the jobs you can do that will allow you to work with animals.

Groomer

As a groomer, your job is to help pets look their best. Providing baths, haircuts, nail trimming, and other services, becoming a groomer is a great option for someone who loves animals but may not be fond of the biological or technical side of pet care. This career can be done through a grooming company, or done independently on your own by opening your own pet salon!

Kennel Attendant

This is a great job for someone who loves to be around animals and may have a special ability to be able to calm anxiety in cats and dogs. Often times, pets are particularly anxious when at the kennel, and kennel attendants, while caring for the needs of each animal while their owner is gone, are also responsible to trying to make each cat and dog as happy as possible within the kennel. This is a great career option for animal lovers who have that important quality of being able to calm even the most nervous pet.

Vet Assistant/Technician

Many individuals who are interested in the veterinary world, but don’t like the idea of the demanding timeline and educational requirements for becoming a vet, find a lot of fulfillment in becoming a vet assistant or technician. These individuals work closely with vets, helping to care for animals in veterinary care and even help administer tests or give medication to animals. This career path generally requires more schooling and training than the above mentioned careers, but can be a really rewarding option for someone who wants to work with animals.

Conservation and Forest Technicians

This career option is one we didn’t know much about until doing a bit more research, as it is not a profession you hear very much talk about much. This career is a unique one for animal lovers, though, particularly because it has more of a big picture approach to helping animals. People in this profession are responsible for keeping track of wildlife, gathering data, and working to prevent or decrease the number of forest fires, helping to preserve the homes of many animals. This is a really great career option for someone who loves animals but may prefer a grander approach to their work with them.

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