Tips for finding fun careers working with animals (part 5)

Having a career in the animal field can be one of the most rewarding jobs an individual can attain. Having a career working with animals not only means helping an animal in need but also dealing with the human side by easing and comforting owners of their loved pets.

The market is filled with enjoyable careers that specialize with the care of our feathered or furry friends. There are many different careers that can be considered if you have ever thought about venturing into the field of animal care.

*Animal Trainer and Handler

This area of animal care is not for the inexperienced. You will need to be well educated with the particular animal you will be attending. You should be knowledgeable in not only the health and welfare of the animal but also understand and recognize different diseases and disorders that the animal may acquire.

*Veterinary Medicine

Veterinary medicine is often the first choice for individuals who want to work with animals. Becoming a veterinarian will require a college degree in D.V.M. or V.M.D. With only 27 veterinary colleges in the United States, the entrance rate into vet school is approximately 1 out of 2.5 students.

*Veterinary Assistant or Technician

Veterinary technicians can earn a degree in as little as two years depending upon the college. Some trade school programs can provide a short twelve month course in veterinary technology.

*Farm or Ranch Hands

Whether you own your own ranch or hire on as a "ranch hand", farming is hard work. Working with livestock can be rewarding but it can be expensive to start up a ranching business. You should be knowledgeable with different livestock animals. Most individuals have inherited this type of work by growing up with the family business of farming and ranching. Many of the family owned operations need additional hands to keep the business running smoothly. While the pay is low for the extreme hard work, many cowboys will tell that it's not about the money. It is a passion that has been passed on for generations.

*Horse Farrier

A horse farrier or hoof care specialists, specializes in the care and maintenance of the horse's hoof. With about 50 farrier schools in the United States it should be fairly simple to find a school to learn the skills needed for this specialty. A certification can be obtained but is not required. Since the hooves need care usually on a monthly basis, it can be a rewarding and lucrative business depending upon the part of the country you work in.

Other careers to consider:

*Pet Groomer or Dog Walker

*Pet Store

*Animal Kennel/Animal Boarding Assistant

*Biologist

*Game Warden

*Ecologist

*Educator

*Fore stry or Park Ranger

*Animal Behavior

If you enjoy working with animals but would rather do it on a volunteer basis you may consider volunteering with your local animal shelters, 4-H groups, FFA group or local wildlife rehabilitation centers.

There are many possibilities for a career in the animal industry. The career depends upon an individual's education and experience. Research the different career choices and build a plan on how to achieve that career. With some hard work and determination, you can have a rewarding career in the animal field.

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Tips for finding fun careers working with animals (part 4)

If your love for animals is a fact, you may be amused in learning that there are many careers out there that will combine your passion for animals with a good paying job.

Ideally, wouldn't it be great if we could all earn money and make a living doing what we love to do best? Truth is, nowadays, there a very good opportunities for animal lovers. The reason being, is that more and more people have pets nowadays, and these pets are surely well pampered and taken care of by their devoted owners.


Another reality is that there are lots of owners working for most of the day, and therefore, they need an outside help in order to keep their pets in shape and happy.

We will go through some of the most interesting careers that will certainly capture any animal lover's attention.


Dog walker

As mentioned above more and more people own pets but most owners work for most of the day, so what happens next? They hire people to take their dogs for a walk to split up their long day alone. Dog walkers may be expected to do other little tasks as well, such as feed a cat, administer medications, or simply keep a pet entertained.

Fact is, many pets suffer the long hours by themselves and many may, further along the way, develop separation anxiety or other behavioral issues. If you want to start your own pet walking business be advised: business may be slow at first but once you get your reputation popular you might turn out to be much busier than expected!


Pet sitter

You will be asked to watch pets while owners are away for business trips or vacations. You will be required to go to their homes and feed, walk, and entertain their pets. This job can be really fun and entertaining and it is steadily gaining popularity. You may be asked to perform other tasks as well such as picking up mail, watering plants and filling up bird feeders.


Doggy day care

Based on the same principles above, more working people are looking for somebody to take care of their pets. Just as in child day cares, dog day cares cater to keep dogs occupied and happy. Many are even open after-hours and on week-ends. A doggy day care is a fun way to work with pets and at the same help them cope better with their owner's absence.


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Tips for finding fun careers working with animals (part 3)

Fun careers working with animals, there are many to choose from. How about a horse trainer or giving horseback riding lessons? If you enjoy horses these two careers could be extremely rewarding. Just think of the joy in the young child's eyes as they hop on "Sadie" ,the beautiful Palomino, and gallop through the course the first time. A feeling of happiness and success for all invovled.

Maybe you are a dog lover. Running a day care center for dogs would guarantee variety in each day. No two days would be the same. Chances are you would be entertaining poodles, black labs, golden retrievers, pomeranians, and pugs. Each breed of dog is different in their characteristics. Golden retrievers and black labs could have you throwing balls all day with them returning them for MORE! There would not be much down time and something new would always be happening. When dogs are around there ia alot of fun to be had by all!

Now, if you enjoy many types of animals, a pet sitting service would be fun for you. You could offer services to people when they left for vacations up to days or weeks at a time. A love of reptiles, canines, felines, and even pot bellied pigs would be desired. By loving all animals, you could spread out your services and make more money.

Vet assistants are always in need in veterinarians offices. If you enjoy people and animals, this would be a perfect fit for you. Your training is on the job. From clerical, custodial, to handling all animals, you would get to do many things. No two days would be the same. Pets have medical issues and emergency situations just like humans. Therefore, each day would be fun and adventurous!

If you want to go to some schooling you could become certified as a Veterinarian's Assistant. The requirements vary from state to state. You would be handling pets and providing medical care in a Veterinarian's office. A very rewarding career, as you will share in the lives of families with their beloved pets. Pets are family and you will be a great resource for them throughout the lifetime of their pet.

If you love animals and people, you will be guaranteed to enjoy working with animals day in and day out. Animals have minds of their own and can make each day adventurous. Maybe the kitty named Tiger won't want to stop meowing! Charlie might not want to stop barking! Your patience will be tried, but the rewards are well worth it. You will realize how fun your career is once those big dark brown eyes look up to you and say, "I like you!" Pets will make your day and your career will be one of happiness and success!


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Tips for finding fun careers working with animals (part 2)

Many fun career opportunities exist for those of us who love animals. Some may require a college degree and years of experience, while the qualifications for others may merely be a love and compassion for animals. Whatever career choice you make will prove to be a fun and rewarding experience. In the world of animals there's no such thing as boring and mundane.

ANIMAL TRAINER
Animal trainer is a broad term, as there are many sub categories involved. You may choose to be an obedience trainer and work with domestic pets. You will not only be involved with behavioral training of the pets, but also teaching owners proper techniques for handling their pet. Training animals who perform in shows, perform tricks, or act in movies is another fun job. There are also jobs for training working animals. These may include dogs that work in law enforcement or guide dogs for the visually impaired. These jobs require a lot of patience and understanding of animal behavior. Good communication skills are essential as you will be interacting with people as well as animals.
ZOO KEEPER
A zoo keeper usually works with a certain type of animal or in a specific section of the zoo. You will be responsible for preparing food and feeding the animals. Pens and cages are cleaned and assessed for any damage. Checking for signs of injury or illness and helping to care for sick animals is another aspect of the job. Often, you may be required to answer questions from visitors or give lectures. You may not need any specific qualifications except experience working with animals. A volunteer program may be a good way to get your foot in the door.
PET GROOMER
This has become a big industry. People are increasingly becoming aware of the benefits of routine grooming and also want their pets to look adorable. You may have many duties such as, bathing and drying the animals, cleaning ears, trimming toe nails, brushing the coat and actually clipping the fur. Interaction with owners is required, so good people skills are required. You will get to know the regulars that come in for routine grooming and almost feel as if they are your pets as well.
DOG WALKER
This is a business you can start on your own. Many people are at work all day or are physically incapable of walking their dog. This is where you come in, to offer your services. You'd be surprised how many clients you can build up. You can post adds at shopping malls or anywhere there is a community bulletin board. This is also a great way for you to enjoy

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by Dawn R. Cole



If you are interested in working with animals as a career, there are hundreds of opportunities available in today's job market. Aside from the traditional offerings, new "niche businesses" open up every day. Finding a fun job that involves working with animals will require some time, self-reflection, and research.

Obviously, you care about animals and want to spend your life working with them. The first thing you need to do is evaluate your personal likes and dislikes. Do you want to work with small or large animals? Exotic, wild, or domesticated? Cats, dogs, horses, birds, tigers, bears, or marine mammals? Do you like teaching, working outdoors, in the country, traveling, or do you love the water? Once you determine some of the answers to these basic questions, you can begin to narrow down the wide variety of choices and focus your research in a specific area.

Two of your primary resources will be the library and the Internet, but don't be afraid to contact your local veterinarian's office, game warden, zoo, aquarium, shelter, rescue group, or college. There are also professional associations that are excellent sources of career information. Your local employment office or career center can also be a good resource for local and state job information. Looking through the phone book's Yellow Pages, under "animal or pet services, zoos, aquariums, shelters, etc." will offer you another source of potential contacts. Most business owners, trainers, zoo personnel, rescue groups, clinics, or vet offices would be happy to chat with you about possible careers in this field or allow you to become a volunteer at their facility and gain first-hand knowledge and experience.

TRADITIONAL JOBS:

* Veterinarian, vet assistant, technician, or technologist.
* Shelter, kennel, or rescue personnel.
* Animal control officers.
* Pet-care/store business owner.
* Pet groomer, handler, dog walker or pet sitter.
* Animal trainers: dogs, horses, or marine mammals.
* Animal behaviorist.
* Animal adoption counselor.
* Humane educator or officer.
* Farmer or rancher.
* Game warden or park ranger.
* Wildlife manager.
* Zoo or aquarium personnel.
* Jockey or dog/cat show personnel.

SOME NON-TRADITIONAL JOBS:

* Pet hotel owner.
* Pet bakery shop owner.
* Doggie and kitty daycare business.
* Pet photographer.
* Wildlife photographer.
* Working with organizations, like Helping Hands that provide animal assistants to the physically challenged.
* Designing adaptive devices for disabled animals.

We can't forget the scientific options, if you are so inclined, involving animal health technology, biological, zoological, research, and biomedical careers, or the amusement park opportunities, like Sea World and Disney World.

These examples are only a few of the career choices available for anyone contemplating a career involving the animal kingdom. Make sure that you understand that this type of work is not always glamorous or safe. There is a very good chance you will get dirty at some point, and run the risk of being scratched, kicked, or bitten, at least once, during your career.

A good starting point, to get an idea of the training requirements, job outlook, and earning potential for specific jobs, can be found on-line at: www.bls.gov/oco. (The handbook is also available at most libraries.) The publication also provides updated, quarterly articles on a variety of current, animal-related work topics.

If you have a respect and love for animals, working with them can be a very rewarding, fulfilling, and a fun career path, no matter which one you choose.

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