Careers with Animals

Careers with Animals

Author: Ellen Shenk

Publisher: Stackpole Books

Published: 2005-02-23

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 0811740269

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A wide-ranging guide to jobs that involve animals. Provides current information on salaries, educational requirements, and job outlook, along with job information resources. Includes in-depth profiles of individuals who work with animals every day.


I Like Animals ... What Jobs Are There? (That's a Job?)

I Like Animals ... What Jobs Are There? (That's a Job?)

Author: Steve Martin

Publisher: Ivy Kids

Published: 2020-02-04

Total Pages: 51

ISBN-13: 1782408975

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Do you love animals and dream of working with them when you grow up? If the answer is yes, then this book is for you! In this entertaining and informative book, children who love animals can find out all about the future careers they can choose from. From being a zoo vet, a police dog handler, a marine biologist, a guide dog trainer, to a pet photographer and many more, this book will take you through a day in the life of 25 animal workers, showing you how each job unfolds on a typical working day. You'll learn what it takes to get the job, what duties and tasks are involved, and discover a world of opportunities. Turn the pages and find out the best part of a pet vet's day and what really bugs an entomologist... HINT: it involves insects flying up their nose! With a variety of careers covered, from jobs in science, the police, charity and many more, this book is sure to inspire children's ambitions and get them excited for their futures. Aimed at animal loving readers aged 7 and older the illustrated narrative approach tells the story of each career and helps introduce children to the world of work in a playful, engaging way. When they've finished reading, children will have gained an overview of each of the featured jobs and will have discovered that you can turn a passion, an interest or a hobby into a rewarding career. If readers want to know more about the opportunities ahead they can check out That's a Job? I Like Sport, or That's a Job? I Like being Outdoors and discover even more of the world's coolest jobs.


So, You Want to Work with Animals?

So, You Want to Work with Animals?

Author: J. M. Bedell

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2017-04-04

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 1582705968

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In the tenth installment of the BE WHAT YOU WANT series, So, You Want to Work With Animals? introduces readers to the diverse fields that work hands-on with animals of all shapes, sizes, and species. From what classes to take in school to exploring what these jobs are really like--the fun stuff, the hard stuff, and even the gross stuff, this book reveals the steps it takes to pursue a childhood dream. Whether animals are big or small, domestic or wild, there are many careers that provide rewarding experiences such as: - Veterinarian - Zookeeper - Wildlife Photographer - K9 Officer - Marine Biologist - And more!


Career Opportunities Working with Animals

Career Opportunities Working with Animals

Author: Shelly Field

Publisher: Ferguson Publishing Company

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780816077823

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There are many different types of careers for those interested in working with animals. On the local level, workers can groom and train household pets, walk dogs, run a pet store, or work in an animal shelter. Other opportunities exist in monitoring and managing wildlife, working with farm animals, and advocating for humane treatment of animals. Employment of veterinarians in particular is projected to increase by 33 percent through 2018, a much faster than average rate of growth, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Career Opportunities Working with Animals describes more than 80 occupations in such animal-related fields as veterinary medicine; shelters, sanctuaries, and refuges; veterinary offices/hospitals/clinics; animal advocacy organizations; care and conservation of wildlife; zoos and aquariums; creative careers; pet care, training, and grooming; pet food, pet supply, and pet merchandise stores; and horses. Appendixes include Colleges and Universities; Zoos, Aquariums, and Sanctuaries; Animal Advocacy Organizations; United States Thoroughbred Race Tracks; United States Harness Racing Tracks; Trade Associations; and Career and Job Web Sites. Career profiles include: Animal advocacy organization publicist Animal treatment investigator Aquarist Dog trainer Entertainment industry animal trainer Jockey Pet food and supply store store manager Shelter manager Small animal veterinarian Veterinary technician Wildlife rehabilitator Zoo director.


Careers Working with Animals

Careers Working with Animals

Author: Allan Shepherd

Publisher: Kogan Page Publishers

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13: 9780749436445

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What is a veterinarian's annual salary? What is it like to work as a vet nurse, in agriculture or for an animal welfare or conservation charity? Do you love working with dogs but don't know whether you should work at a kennel, for the Canine Defence League, as a dog warden, guard dog trainer, guide dog or hearing dog trainer or even for the Royal Army Veterinary Corps? Careers Working with Animals is the ultimate guide for those who love animals and are at the early stages of considering their career options. It covers qualifications and training requirements and includes advice on where to study plus websites, contact details and other useful information to help you succeed in this competitive industry. In addition, it discusses the future of animal work and features tips for getting a job and useful checklists to make the career choice and job search as easy as possible.


Great Careers Working with Animals

Great Careers Working with Animals

Author: Derek Moon

Publisher: North Star Editions, Inc.

Published: 2021-08-01

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 1644939851

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This engaging book highlights various careers that involve working with animals, describing what each job typically involves and the training required to pursue it. The book also includes a table of contents, two infographics, informative sidebars, a "Job Spotlight" special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3–5 and interest levels of grades 4–7.


Working with Animals

Working with Animals

Author: Margaret McAlpine

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Published: 2005-12-15

Total Pages: 70

ISBN-13: 9780836842401

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Discusses the responsibilities and qualifications for a variety of jobs working with animals, including marine biologist, riding instructor, veterinarian, and zookeeper.


Cool Careers Without College for People Who Love Animals

Cool Careers Without College for People Who Love Animals

Author: Carol Hand

Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Published: 2013-12-15

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 1477718273

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From working with dogs to horses to elephants, there is a job out there for every person who loves working with animals. And the ones in this volume don't require college! Giving readers all the tools they need to begin a career working with animals, this text is filled with exciting and colorful animal photos, informative sidebars, and some information from individuals who work with animals in real life. It covers résumés, cover letters, job searches, and giving a good interview as well.