Jobs with animals

12 of the Coolest Jobs Involving Animals

1. Veterinarian in a Zoo


If you like Simon and Garfunkel's song "At the Zoo," you'll like this extremely specialized job. Zoo veterinarians spend their days caring for animals in, you guessed it, the zoo.


2. Veterinary Technician/Technologist


Vet technologists are educated to perform laboratory and clinical procedures and to collaborate with veterinarians. Technologists must complete four years of training, whilst technicians must complete two.


3. Veterinary Technician


They help veterinarians with kennel chores, animal exercise, and clinical responsibilities. Hands-on interaction with species large and little is a huge advantage. The average annual pay is £27,259.


4. zoologist


Zoologists deal with animals both in the wild and in confined spaces such as zoos. They collect data that influences wildlife conservation and preservation policies, spend a lot of time with animals, and spend a lot of time crunching figures.


5.Animal Trainer 


Obedience trainers deal with dogs, horses, and other animals to address behavioral difficulties and prepare them for competition.


6.Trainer of Sighted Dogs


Trainers in this position get to spend a lot of one-on-one time with dogs as they prepare them to aid visually impaired individuals. Professionals often start as apprentices at guide-dog schools, although ordinary dog trainers may earn £8-£10 per hour or more.


7. Animal Shelter Employee


These detail-oriented, compassionate specialists help with pet adoptions and spend as much time in the office as they do with animals.


8. Pet Walker/Sitter


These local animal parents' saviors are mostly self-employed "visiting friends" to pet infants. In the United Kingdom, the average hourly wage for dog walkers is £10.


9. Veterinary Nutritionist


Animal nutritionists devote their time to analyzing the nutritional requirements of captive animals, as well as researching animal behavior and economics in order to give diet recommendations to companies or governmental bodies. They spend more time in the laboratory than they do in the barn.


10.Wildlife Technician 


When wild animals are injured, they may be sent to qualified wildlife rehabilitators for evaluation. Wound care, cleansing, and documentation are all essential. Oil spills, storms, and other natural calamities sometimes need emergency action.


11 .Assistant for Animal Welfare


These highly educated specialists conduct investigations into animal cruelty, protect and preserve animals, and seek justice.


12th - Marine Biologist


Sure, you won't be working with cute animals, but this profession may include travel and scuba diving! You might also study both plants and animals. The average salary is £27,705, however depending on your degree and training, it may be substantially more.


Corey Kagan is a New York-based freelance writer. Her daughter is a wolf lover who is thinking about becoming a wolf scientist.

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