Opportunities in Animal and Pet Care Careers

Opportunities in Animal and Pet Careers offers job seekers essential information about a variety of careers for animal lovers. The book includes training and education requirements, salary statistics, and professional and Internet resources.

About the Authors

viii

Foreword

ix

Acknowledgments

x

A New Century and a New Look at Animals and Pet Care

1

(3)

Preventive medicine

Computers and technology in the field

Care and conservation of wildlife

Pets and psychology

An ever-growing field

Animal Care History: From Magic to Medical Expertise, from Exploitation to Protection

4

(8)

Veterinary medicine in ancient times

A time of darkness

Animal care in France

Rural America

Early humane and conservation efforts

The twentieth century--increasing concern for animals

Today

Working with Animals: Aptitude and Attitude Count

12

(4)

Aptitude for animal care careers

Attitude--equally essential

Interlocking of aptitude and attitude

Volunteering and Apprenticeship--An Answer to Job Market Uncertainties

16

(4)

The animal care employment outlook

Getting a job in a highly competitive field

The many ways to volunteer

From Initial Interest to Full-Fledged Vet: The Route to a D.V.M. Degree

20

(8)

Junior high and high school

Choosing a college

College curriculum

Choosing a veterinary school

Cost of veterinary school

Your veterinary school experience

The Many Fields of Veterinary Medicine

28

(14)

Small animal medicine

Large animal medicine

Veterinarians on the go

Specialization

Public service

Veterinary research in government

Veterinary research in industry and medicine

Military veterinarians

Zoo veterinarians

Holistic veterinarians

Veterinary Outlook in the New Millennium

42

(5)

Veterinary medicine and the economy

Promising fields in veterinary medicine

Women and minorities in veterinary medicine

Salary expectations

Support Careers in the Veterinary Office: Veterinary Technician, Animal Lab Technician, Veterinary Assistant, Animal Hospital Clerk

47

(6)

The veterinary technician

The animal lab technician

The veterinary assistant

The animal hospital clerk

Pets in Therapy and Pets as Therapy

53

(8)

Making the pet a pleasant member of the family

Pets for the sick, elderly, and handicapped

Helping pet owners cope with illness and death

Variety and Excitement in Zoo Work

61

(9)

Zoo directors/supervisors

Zoo curators

Zoo habitat designers

Zoo keepers

Internships--a path to zoo work

Aquarium work--animals of the watery deep

Careers in Animal Shelters

70

(10)

Types of animal shelters

Functions of animal shelters

Characteristics needed for animal shelter work

Shelter jobs

A word about pet stores

Soar with the Eagles: Preparing for a Career with Wildlife

80

(25)

Basic career requirements

Education

Wildlife biologist

Rangers

Wildlife conservation officer

Seasonal work, volunteering, and conservation teen clubs

Earth and animal protection clubs: making a difference

Careers in conservation

Communications

Job outlook

Careers with Dogs: From Pampered Pet to Guard Dog

105

(19)

Combination careers

Educational and physical requirements

Kennel work--the entree

Dog groomer

Training careers

Dog breeder

Show dog handler

Horse Fever: Careers Working with Horses

124

(14)

Horse breeder

Stable owner and riding instructor

Horse trainer

Horse massager

Life on a dude ranch

Professional riders

Other track careers and blacksmithing

Education

Appendix A: Veterinary Medical Schools

138

(9)

U.S. schools. Canadian schools

Bibliography

147

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