Animal lovers tend to seek jobs that allow them to interact with animals. While some choose veterinary medicine careers, others may find more fulfillment by becoming wildlife conservationists or snake venom milkers. Although such jobs require much education and experience, they can be one of the most fulfilling and beneficial career decisions possible.
Dog walking, pet sitting and grooming are three key examples of animal care jobs you could explore as part of an impactful animal career. Other pet-related jobs to consider include being a zookeeper, vet tech or animal trainer; there are even non-traditional animal positions like police dog handlers or aquarium workers!
Veterinarian is one of the highest-paying animal-care jobs. Veterinarians are trusted experts who treat small animals, birds, reptiles and domestic or exotic mammals alike. A veterinarian career requires earning a bachelor’s degree before attending vet school and passing a doctoral examination to become licensed.
Veterinary technicians and assistants are another high-paying animal job with little education requirements, typically serving to assist a veterinarian in exams or performing other tasks. Compassion, communication, and critical thinking skills are required in these animal related professions.
As an animal nutritionist, your duties would include developing diet and lifestyle plans to keep pets healthy – this requires creativity as well as dedication towards animal welfare.
Wildlife conservationists are essential in safeguarding natural environments and wildlife from human influence such as land development, pollution and climate change. You’ll often find wildlife conservationists working at parks, reserves or sanctuaries; their tasks include testing wildlife for health issues as well as educating the public on conservation efforts.
Dog walkers are one of the lowest-paid jobs in dog care, yet one of the most fulfilling. Walking dogs while making money can be immensely satisfying and at Windy City Dog Walkers we will help you design an itinerary and client list to suit your personal schedule and lifestyle.
