Opportunities in Animal and Pet Careers

by Mary Price Lee

Overview

Get started in a position that has a future and is financially rewarding. Opportunities in Animal and Pet Care Careers provides you with a complete overview of the job possibilities, salary figures, and experience required to enter the field of animal care.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780071545341
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	09/19/2008
Series:	Opportunities in ... (Paperback)
Edition description:	Revised
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	5.30(w) x 7.50(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide.

Table of Contents

Preface ix Acknowledgments xi
1 A New Look at Animal and Pet Care 1 Preventive medicine Computers and technology in the field Care and conservation of wildlife Pets and psychology An ever-growing field
2 Animal Care History 5 Veterinary medicine in ancient times A time of darkness Animal care in France Rural America Early humane and conservation efforts The twentieth century: increasing concern for animals Today
3 Working with Animals: Aptitude and Attitude 15 Aptitude for animal care careers Attitude is essential Interlocking of aptitude and attitude
4 Volunteering and Apprenticeship 19 Animal care employment outlook Getting a job in a highly competitive field Many ways to volunteer
5 Route to a D.V.M. Degree 23 Junior high and high school Choosing a college College curriculum Choosing a veterinary school One veterinary school Cost of veterinary school Your veterinary school experience
6 Many Fields of Veterinary Medicine 35 Small-animal medicine Large-animal medicine Veterinarians on the go Specialization Public service Veterinary research in government Veterinary research in industry and medicine Military veterinarian Zoo veterinarian Holistic veterinarian Animal crime scene investigator
7 Veterinary Outlook for the Future 51 Veterinary medicine and the economy Promising fields in veterinary medicine Women and minorities in veterinary medicine Salary expectations
8 Possible Changes in Veterinary Education and Practice 57 A futuristic report Possible practice direction
9 Support Careers in the Veterinary Office 61 Veterinary technician Animal lab technician Veterinary assistant Animal hospital clerk
10 Pets in Therapy and Pets as Therapy 69 Makingthe pet a pleasant member of the family Pets for the sick, elderly, and handicapped Dogs that listen Helping pet owners cope with illness and death
11 Variety and Excitement in Zoo Work 79 Zoo director/supervisor Zoo curator Zoo habitat designer Zookeeper Internships Aquarium work
12 Careers in Animal Shelters 91 Types of animal shelters Functions of animal shelters Characteristics needed for animal shelter work Shelter jobs Pet stores
13 Preparing for a Career with Wildlife 103 Basic career requirements Education Wildlife biologist Ranger Wildlife conservation officer Seasonal work, volunteering, and conservation teen clubs Earth and animal protection clubs Careers in conservation Public relations and wildlife World Society for the Protection of Animals Job outlook Two wildlife stories
14 Careers with Dogs 129 Combination careers Educational and physical requirements Kennel work Dog groomer In-home dog and cat care Training careers Dog breeder Show dog handler
15 Careers with Horses 151 Horse breeder Stable owner and riding instructor Horse trainer Horse massager Life on a dude ranch Professional rider Other track careers and blacksmithing Education Appendix Veterinary Medical Schools 167 Bibliography 175