By Shelly Field
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
Table of Contents
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Small Animal Veterinarian
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Large Animal Veterinarian
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Holistic Veterinarian
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Homeopathic Veterinarian
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Equine Veterinarian
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Wildlife Veterinarian
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Veterinary Technologist
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Veterinary Technician
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Veterinary Assistant
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Receptionist
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Shelter Manager
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Animal Shelter Clerk
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Animal Attendant
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Humane Educator
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Pet Adoption Counselor
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Animal Cruelty Investigator
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Shelter Veterinary Technician
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Shelter Veterinary Technologist
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Wildlife Rehabilitator
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Executive Director
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Director of Public Relations
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Publicist
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Publications Editor
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Publications Manager
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Copywriter
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Director of Fund-raising and Development
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Membership Director
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Director of Education and Outreach
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Director of Research and Investigation
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Undercover Investigator
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Humane Educator
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Special Events Coordinator
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Attorney
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Paralegal
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Grant Writer
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Lobbyist
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Web Site Content Producer
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Zoo Veterinarian
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Zoo Veterinary Technician
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Zoo Membership Director
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Gift Shop Manager
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Development Director
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Marketing Director
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Web Site Marketing Director
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Director of Events
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Zookeeper
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Aquarist
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Public Relations Manager
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Community Relations Director
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Volunteer Coordinator
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Store Manager
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Assistant Manager
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Sales Associate
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Animal Attendant
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Pet Sitter
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Pet Groomer
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Dog Trainer
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Doggie Day Care Worker
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Dog Walker
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Jockey
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Harness Horse Race Driver
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Groom
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Equine Massage Therapist
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Animal Behaviorist
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Pet Clothing and Accessory Designer
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Pet Photographer
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Pet Portrait Artist
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Zoologist
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Colleges and Universities
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Directory of Zoos, Aquariums, and Sanctuaries
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Animal Advocacy Organizations
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United States Thoroughbred Racetracks
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United States Harness Racing Tracks
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Career and Job Web Sites
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Trade Associations and Other Organizations
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Bibliography
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Index
