Dr Julian Omidi - The Best Career Choices for Animal Lovers
In
today’s entry, Dr. Julian
Omidi takes a look at career paths for people who want to help
animals.
Have you
ever thought of becoming a zoologist or veterinarian? Perhaps you’d rather be
involved with animal training or marine biology. Whatever your particular
animal-related field of interest, there is a career for you. Like any other
avocation, the choices diverse and most require at least a college degree in a
specific subject area. Here’s a quick rundown, from Study.com, of the most
common career choices for those who truly love animals and want to spend their
lives helping them:
• Veterinarian: This is perhaps
the best-known and most difficult career path for animal enthusiasts. It’s
essentially a doctoral degree program where candidates spend as much money and
time as they would in a traditional medical school. You’ll need a solid college
transcript to get into vet school. Spots in most schools are limited and highly
competitive, so it pays to plan ahead. If you want to become a vet, take as
many science courses as possible in college, get part-time jobs at animal
clinics or shelters and keep your grades up. The average veterinarian in the
U.S. earns close to $100,000 annually as of 2014. (Yes, all that hard work is
worth it!)
•
Animal care worker:
This field is broad and the educational requirements for jobs depend largely on
what you do. Growth is expected to continue and jobs are plentiful. Anyone with
at least a high school diploma can enter as a staff member at a shelter or an
assistant at a veterinary clinic. Many people work as animal groomers during
high-school summer breaks.
•
Zoologist/biologist:
You’ll need at least a college degree to enter this field, but the career
choices are wide and well-paying. If you have good observation skills, hold a
degree in biology (even marine biology), zoology or a related discipline,
you’re good to go. There are also Ph.D. paths for zoologists and biologist which
would allow you to teach at the college level. Pay is very good and those
willing to travel to remote areas have the best opportunities for advancement.
•
Animal massage therapist: This is a relatively new field. Entry requires a high school
diploma and massage therapy license in the U.S. Specialized courses in horse,
dog and cat massage are a big plus. Some states are now beginning to certify
equine (horse) and canine (dog) massage therapists. Many equine therapists work
with race horses and top breeders around the world. You won’t get rich, but pay
is better than average and you’ll also be able to sell your services to humans
as a traditional masseuse/masseur.
Be good to each other, and consider a career in an
animal-related field,Julian Omidi Julian Omidi, along with his brother Dr. Michael Omidi and mother Cindy Omidi, are advocates and co-founders of numerous non-profit organizations, including Civic Duty and many others.
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