Animal Careers

There is more to this field than public zoo aquariums. Learn about opportunities in the corporate world, in fish hatcheries, and in the field of education.

Explore various horse-related careers, and evaluate which one is right for you. The book also has specific advice on equine education, and job-hunting techniques that work well in the horse industry.

Are you an animal lover? Turn your passion into a paycheck by pursuing a career as an animal trainer, pet sitter, or veterinarian. This book talks about qualifications, working conditions, and how to find job openings.

The careers in this book go way beyond "veterinarian." Explore the occupations of cat breeder, dog show judge, and wildlife rehabilitator.

Explore careers with public aquariums, marine parks like Sea World, and marine biology.

Describes the history, requirements, earnings, work environment & outlook for jobs in the animal care industry, including including animal handler, farmer, and pet sitter.

The demand for skilled dog trainers, dog walkers, dog sitters and dog daycare operators has never been greater. To succeed in one of these fields, you'll need more than dog expertise, you'll need business savvy as well. Written for the non-business person, Veronica Boutelle, the industry's top consultant, gives you the information you need to start, operate, and prosper in your chosen field.

This book outlines the history of animal care as a profession, and how to tell if you have the aptitude and attitude necessary for animal care careers. It also describes various specialties in the field, such as animal crime scene investigator, using pets in therapy, and wildlife conservation, and the skills needed to get each job.

Find out what it takes to be a marine mammal trainer, marine scientist, aquarist, or fish culturalist.