Author: Shelly Field Publisher: Ferguson Publishing Company ISBN: 9780816077823 Category : Animal specialists Languages : en Pages : 0
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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.
Author: Michele C Hollow Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1605507423 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 265
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Animal acupuncturist. Zoo designer. Wildlife rehabilitator. Working with animals can involve much more than helping at an animal shelter or grooming dogs. There are lots of different jobs out there for people who share a deep concern for the welfare of animals. Authors Michele C. Hollow and Dr. William P. Rives give you the inside scoop on all of them, including: Veterinarian and veterinary technician Zoo worker Animal trainer for movies and TV Beekeeper Guide dog trainer This unique career guide features personal stories from experts in the field, including a large-animal surgeon, a professional dog trainer, an animal behaviorist, and the former president and CEO of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. This guide gives you everything you need to find a job that fits your animal-loving personality.
Author: Tammy Gagne Publisher: ABDO ISBN: 1098277090 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 51
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There are many different career paths for animal lovers. Some people work at animal shelters, helping pets find new homes. Others are zookeepers, who take care of wildlife at zoos. Workers such as groomers and veterinarians help animals stay happy and healthy, while trainers teach animals to perform important jobs. Jobs with Animals explores a wide variety of careers in the field, covering the education and skills needed for each job. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Author: Derek Moon Publisher: North Star Editions, Inc. ISBN: 1644939851 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 32
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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.
Author: Publisher: ISBN: 9780894342677 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 198
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Describes careers in animal care in terms of the nature of the work, educational or training requirements, ways to get started, advancement possibilities, salary figures, employment outlook, and sources of more information.
Author: Mary Price Lee Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional ISBN: 0071394788 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 161
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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.
Author: Louise Miller Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional ISBN: 0071388273 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 192
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Careers for Animal Lovers & Other Zoological Types lets career explorers look at the job market through the unique lens of their own interests. The book reveals dozens of ways to pursue a passion and make a living--including many little-known but delightful careers that will surprise readers.
Author: Steve Martin Publisher: Ivy Kids ISBN: 1782408975 Category : Languages : en Pages : 51
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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.
Author: Allison Blake Publisher: Salem Press ISBN: 9781642657722 Category : Animal specialists Languages : en Pages : 350
Book Description
Provides detailed and need-to-know information on various careers available to individuals who are passionate about working with animals, from dog walkers, pet sitters, and pet groomers to veterinarians and zoologists with advanced degrees. -- Publisher's description.
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