Did you know you can turn your love of animals into a paying job?  It’s true!  There are many different jobs to choose from.  Whether you like art, walking dogs, observing wildlife, teaching kids or talking to people, there is a career in the Animal Welfare field for you.  Check out the list below for some examples.

1. Administration/Office Assistant/Phone Reception – work in the office at an animal Organization.
2. Animal Advocate/Animal Activist – run campaigns and educate the Public about the rights of animals and how to help them
3. Animal Behaviorist – research animal Behavior and help solve behavior problems
4. Computer Technician – maintain computers and solve technical problems for animal organizations
5. Fundraiser/Events Coordinator – work to raise money for an animal organization/non-profit
6. Graphic Artist – design educational and promotional material to help animals for a non-profit organization
7. Humane Education – teach people how to help animals and be kind to each other
8. Horse Groom – care for horses
9. Kennel Attendant – care for animals (cats, dogs, other small animals) in shelters by cleaning, walking, medicating and socializing
10. Law Enforcement/Animal Control – work on animal welfare and Cruelty cases and enforce animal laws
11. Lawyer –convict animal cruelty offenders, and work on other law issues surrounding animals
12. Lobbyist – work to introduce or support animal laws in government
13. Maintenance – build and maintain yards and buildings for animal organizations
14. Naturalist/Wildlife Biologist – research and work on projects to help wild animals in the wild
15. Natural Pet Supply Store Owner/Worker – assist people in finding nutrition for their animals
16. Photographer – take photos of animals for a magazine or for your own business
17. Shelter/Rescue Sanctuary Manager – run a shelter or rescue sanctuary
18. Veterinarian – help to improve the health of animals – companion animals, wildlife and farm animals
19. Veterinary Assistant – assist in the care of sick or injured animals in veterinary surgeries and treatments
20. Volunteer Coordinator – coordinate volunteers working in an animal organization
21. Wildlife Rehabilitator – rescue and rehabilitate wild animals, returning them to the wild

Books

Read these books to learn more about how to get a job helping animals.

1. Careers with Animals, Audrey Pavia
2. Careers with Animals: Humane Society of the United States, Willow Ann Sirch
3. Cool Careers for Girls with Animals,Ceel Pasternak, Linda Thornburg
4. Kids Can Save The Animals, Ingrid Newkirk
5. Opportunities in the Animal and Pet Care Careers, Mary Price Lee & Richard Lee
6. So, You Love Animals, Zoe Weil
7. Working with Wildlife: A Guide to Careers in the Animal World, Thayne Maynard

Career Spotlight

Here are some awesome adults helping animals that have made careers helping animals.  Read their stories for ideas to inspire your future.