The Everything Guide to Working with Animals
From dog groomer to wildlife rescuer - tons of great jobs for animal lovers
Published on 18. February 2009
304 pages
978-1-60550-742-2 (ISBN)
Description
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:
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.
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.
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Michele C. Hallow | William P. Rivers
The "Everything" Guide to Working with Animals
Find a Job That Fits Your Animal-Loving Personality
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03/2009
Adams Media Corporation
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Content
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Introduction
- Chapter 1: Do You Have What It Takes to Work with Animals?
- Chapter 2: Growing Opportunities
- Chapter 3: Making Career Choices
- Chapter 4: The Education Process
- Chapter 5: Careers in Veterinary Medicine
- Chapter 6: Careers in Compassion and Conservation
- Chapter 7: Working with Pets
- Chapter 8: Careers at Zoological and Wildlife Parks
- Chapter 9: Jobs in Entertainment
- Chapter 10: To the Rescue
- Chapter 11: Assistance Trainers
- Chapter 12: Nonprofits for Animals
- Chapter 13: Careers in Farming
- Chapter 14: Jobs under the Sea
- Chapter 15: Working with Insects
- Chapter 16: Where You Can Work
- Chapter 17: Running a Private Practice
- Chapter 18: Joining a Practice or Other Organization
- Chapter 19: A Look Ahead
- Chapter 20: Taking Care of Business
- Chapter 21: Taking Good Care of Yourself
- Chapter 22: Keeping Your Dream Job Fresh
- Appendix A: Additional Resources
- Appendix B: Veterinary Schools
