Animal Care Careers
Vets, vet techs, zookeepers, groomers, wildlife biologists, trainers — working with animals.
Working with animals takes many forms — clinical veterinary medicine, zoological care, grooming and training, wildlife biology, and animal-control roles. Some paths require doctorates; others are entered through certification or apprenticeship.
31 careers in this collection
Veterinary Surgeon (Specialist)
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Perform specialty veterinary surgery
Equine Veterinarian
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Provide veterinary care for horses
Dog Breeder Professional
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AKC breed preservation
Exotic Animal Veterinarian
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Reptile, bird, small mammal vet
Animal Chiropractor AVCA
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Chiropractic care for animals
Veterinarian
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Protect animal health and welfare through medical and surgical care
Zoo Veterinarian
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Provide veterinary care for zoo and aquarium animals
Animal Feed Nutritionist
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Livestock ration formulation
Animal Geneticist
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Apply genetics to livestock and companion animals
Dog Trainer Behavior Specialist
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Behavior modification + obedience
Animal Scientists
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Conduct research in the genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth, and development of domestic farm animals.
Military Veterinarian
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Serve as a US Army veterinarian
FWS Special Agent Wildlife
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Wildlife trafficking + poaching
Wildlife Veterinarian
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Provide vet care to wildlife in research and rehab settings
Dog Trainer
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Train dogs and coach their owners
Dog Musher Iditarod Pro
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Compete in Iditarod and other professional sled dog racing events
Wildlife Photography Tour Leader
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Lead wildlife photography expeditions to remote locations for professional and amateur photographers
Sled Dog Tour Operator
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Operate dog sledding tourism experiences in winter resort and backcountry settings
Wildlife Biologist
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Study and protect wildlife species and their habitats to ensure biodiversity and ecological health for future generations
Pet Groomer
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Bathe, cut, and style pets in grooming salons
Animal Breeders
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Select and breed animals according to their genealogy, characteristics, and offspring.
Zookeeper Specialist
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AZA zoo animal care
Pet Cremation Specialist
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Pet aftercare services
Wildlife Rehabilitator
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Injured wildlife recovery
Dog Walker / Pet Sitter
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Walk and care for dogs for working owners
Zoo Education Guide
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Conduct animal education programs and guided zoo tours for visitors
Animal Trainers
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Train animals for riding, harness, security, performance, or obedience, or for assisting persons with disabilities.
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
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Perform medical tests in a laboratory environment for use in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases in animals.
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals
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Attend to live farm, ranch, open range or aquacultural animals that may include cattle, sheep, swine, goats, horses and other equines, poultry, rabbits, finfish, shellfish, and bees.
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
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Feed, water, and examine pets and other nonfarm animals for signs of illness, disease, or injury in laboratories and animal hospitals and clinics.
Animal Caretakers
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Feed, water, groom, bathe, exercise, or otherwise provide care to promote and maintain the well-being of pets and other animals that are not raised for consumption, such as dogs, cats, race horses, ornamental fish or birds, zoo animals, and mice.
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