CAREERS WITH ANIMALS
Occupations:
| Animal Behaviorist Animal Breeder
and the Pet Trade
Animal Communication Specialist
Animal Control Officer
Animal Groomer
Animal Health Technician
Animal Rights Advocator
Animal Trainer
Artist
Biologist
Biomedical Researcher
Blacksmith
Border security
Conservation Crew Leader
Conservation researcher
Consultant
Disaster Relief Specialist
Ecologist
Ecosystem manager
Entrepreneur
Environmental Chemist
Environmental Management
Farmer
Forestry/Park Ranger
Guide
Humane Education Specialist
Humane Investigator
Jockey |
Kennel Management
Lobbyist
Marine Mammal Stranding Specialist
Naturalist
Pet Acupuncturist
Pet Sitter
Photographer
Rancher
Rehabilitator
Researcher
Security Dog Handler
Shelter Worker
Teacher
Therapist
Veterinarian
Vet Tech
Video Producer
Wildlife:
Management
Refuge Manager
Veterinarian
Wrangler/Guide
Writer
Zoo:
Keeper
Veterinarian
Zoologist
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Environments:
| Aquariums
Businesses
Conservation Research Facilities
Environmental Consultant Companies
Farms
Fish and Game Councils
Foundations
Government Agencies
Home Business
Humane Societies
Jungles
Natural Wildlife Refuge
Non-profit organizations
Open Water Facilities
|
Parks
Pet Control Agencies
Regional councils
Reservations
Shelters
Special theme parks
Travel Clubs/Organizations
University Research Institutes
Veterinary:
Clinics
Hospitals
Universities
Wildlife Rehabilitation Centers
Zoos |
Earthwatch projects are a great way to get experience
in a job or animal related project to see if it is something your
would find interesting. Most of the projects are out in the field
working with scientists. There are many different projects in various
countries working with many varied species.
Professional Organizations:
Actors &
animals: animal welfare
American Boarding
Kennels Association
American Federation of Aviculture: job listing for members
American Zoo &
Aquarium Association: jobs & internships
American Association
of Zookeepers: job listing for members
American Pet Products
Manufacturers Association: scholarships
American Society of
Animal Science: jobs & internships
Animal Behavior
Management Alliance: job listing for members
Animal Behavior Society: job listing
Animal Health Institute
Animal Legal Defense
Fund
Animal Protection Institute of America
Animal Welfare Institute
Animals for Awareness: links
Association
of Holistic Animal Practitioners: links
Association of Zoo
Veterinary Technicians: internships
Conference for Research Workers in Animal Diseases: advanced
level positions available
Conservation
Breeding Specialist Group
Delta Society: assesses concerns with the interaction of humans
and animals, therapy; internships
Dogs for
the Deaf
Endangered Species
Conservation Federation
Farm Animal Reform
Movement: internal job listings
Federal Wildlife
Officers Association: job listings
Foundation for Biomedical Research
Friends
of Animals
Fund for Animals:
links
Humane Farming Association
Independent Pet and Animal Transportation Association
International Association of Pet Cemeteries
International Foundation for Ethical Research: graduate fellowships
International Trust for Zoological Nomenclature: links
International Zoo
Educators Association
Livestock Publications Council
National Association
for Biomedical Research
National Association
for Humane and Environmental Education
National Association for Animal Breeders
National Association
of Dog Obedience Instructors
National Dog Groomers Association
National Humane Education
Society
North American Riding
for the Handicap Association: job listing
Performing Animal Welfare Society
Pet Industry Distributors
Association
Psychologists for
the Ethical Treatment of Animals: links
Scientist Center for
Animal Welfare: professional links
Society for Integrative
and Comparative Biology: job listings
United Animal Nations
USA Equestrian
US Animal Health
Association
Wildlife Conservation Society
World Wide Pet Supply
Association: job listings and links
* see also individual animals and breeds
Other Resources:
Animal Care jobs
Animal Jobs.com
Animal Science jobs
Aquariums:
Florida Aquarium: internships
Monterey Bay: jobs & internships
National Aquarium in Baltimore: jobs & internships
Shedd Aquarium: jobs & internships
Beaker, The On-line Community for Animal Care Professionals
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary: job listing
Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies: job listing
Careers with Canines: links to jobs
Choose a career with animals
*Sea & Sky: Links to Museums and Aquariums
Doris Day Animal League:
lobbying organization with links
Equine
Equine Massage School
Exotic Animal Training School: job listing for graduates
Everglades Foundation: paid internships
Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy:
Equest Theraputic Horsemanship
North American Riding
for the Handicap Association
Fish and Wildlife Services
K-9 World
of dogs: training school
LA Zoo: jobs
& internships
Moorpark College: Exotic Animal Program: a vocational program
offering education in the care and training of animals and the presentation
of educational shows utilizing animals.
Pet sitting for Profit
School for dog trainers
Sea World/Busch
Gardens: jobs & internships
The Slate Foundation: endangered animals supporters
Tatoo-a-pet: ID protection
World Animal Net: job listings & volunteering
World Wildlife Fund: preservation of endangered animals |
