What jobs are out there that work directly with pets?

noah l: What jobs are out there that work directly with pets?
I know that there is a vet, but I am worried I am not smart enough considering it is so competitive. Also I know there is an animal behaviorist, but what exactly do they do? How much do they get paid? Where do they work? How much school and what schooling? And do they work directly with pets? I love pets, I am always wanting pet after pet. Guinea pigs, cats, dogs, birds, rabbits, lizards, anything pets are so cool and I want a job that deals with them. I also want to be making decent money, where I can support a family.

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Answer by Blaidd Drwg
You could try looking into being an RSPCA inspector or something similar.

Answer by LilyPad
Welp i can give u a list of jobs dealing with animals! I love animals like legit more than anyone can imagine. anyway im in like the same situation as u. i want to be a vet but im worried i wont succeed. so here are list of jobs:

-vet
-groomer
-trainer
-vet tec.
– k9 cop
-aspca, rspca, spca, ect.
-animal walker
-animal pharmacist

all those jobs can deal with great variety of animals and each can be branched whether its house pets, farm animals, zoo animals, wild animals, ect! most of these make great money!

Answer by Jnnnnnnnnnn
What is Animal Behavior?

Animal behavior is the scientific study of everything animals do, whether the animals are
single-celled organisms, invertebrates, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, or mammals. It involves
investigating the relationship of animals to their physical environment as well as to other
organisms, and includes such topics as how animals find and defend resources, avoid predators,
choose mates and reproduce, and care for their young.
People who study animal behavior are concerned with understanding the causes, functions,
development, and evolution of behavior. The causes of behavior include both the external stimuli
that affect behavior, and the internal hormonal and neural mechanisms that control behavior. The
functions of behavior include its immediate effects on animals and its adaptive value in helping
animals to survive or reproduce successfully in a particular environment. The development of
behavior pertains to the ways in which behavior changes over the lifetime of an animal, and how
these changes are affected by both genes and experience. The evolution of behavior relates to the
origins of behavior patterns and how these change over generations.
What education and/or training is needed for a career in animal behavior?

Most scientists directly involved in animal behavior work in one of four broad fields:
ethology, comparative psychology, behavioral ecology, or anthropology. These disciplines
overlap greatly in their goals, interests, and methods. However, psychologists and ethologists are
primarily concerned with the regulation and functions of behavior, whereas behavioral ecologists
focus on how behavioral patterns relate to social and environmental conditions. Ethologists and
behavioral ecologists usually are trained in departments of biology, zoology, ecology and
evolution, entomology, wildlife, or other animal sciences. Most comparative psychologists are
trained in psychology departments. Behaviorists specializing in the study of human behavior are
usually trained in anthropology, psychology, or sociology departments.
Some jobs in animal behavior require only a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or a Bachelor of
Science (B.S.) degree. However, most careers in animal behavior require advanced degrees,
sometimes a Master of Arts or of Science (MA., M.S.), but usually a Doctor of Philosophy
(Ph.D.) or Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DV.M.). Earning advanced degrees requires a very
good undergraduate background, a strong academic record, motivation, and hard work.
Many colleges and universities worldwide offer graduate training programs in animal
behavior. In order to become a strong candidate for admission to graduate school, completing
an independent study project or obtaining some research experience as an undergraduate can be
very helpful. A book detailing thc current training programs in North America is available
through the Animal Behavior Society at the address given at the end of this brochure.
What career opportunities are available in animal behavior?

College Teaching and Research – Most animal behaviorists teach and/or do independent
research at colleges and universities. Many have academic appointments in biology, zoology, or
psychology departments. Others are employed in departments of anthropology, sociology,
neurobiology, animal science, wildlife biology, entomology, ecology, or in medical or veterinary
colleges.
Careers in college teaching and research usually require the Ph.D. degree; a very few junior
colleges require only a master’s degree. Most animal behavior jobs exist within larger academic
departments, and animal behaviorists often teach in related disciplines such as physiology,
ecology, and evolution. Students who obtain the Ph.D. degree in programs offering broad
training in one or more of the behavioral or biological sciences will be more competitive in the
job market. Although animal behavior is a growing discipline, competition for jobs in teaching
and research is very keen.
An increasing number of animal behaviorists are being hired by universities to apply
behavioral knowledge to the production, management, conservation, and/or care of domestic
animals. Many are employed by academic departments such as animal science, veterinary
medicine, wildlife, or entomology for research aimed at areas such as improving livestock
production, managing wildlife populations, or controlling pests. Most researchers have a Ph.D. in
animal behavior or in some allied field of biology with advanced training in animal behavior.
Government and Private Research Institutions – A growing number of animal behaviorists
work in government laboratories or in private business and industry. Many of these jobs involve
health-related research. For example, drug companies or government laboratories may hire
animal
behaviorists to conduct research on the behavioral effects of new drugs, to examine the links
between behavior and

Answer by Erin
you can…
be a…
vet
groomer
trainer
animal sitter
cage cleaner
(some people will actually pay for) an animal entertainer
a fitness (animal) trainer… you’d b surprised!
a photographer that specializes in animals
a worker at a pet store
a treat creator to sell to people with animals
an Accessory Designer
a volunteer for the spca or other organization
the poopie cleaner at the spca
you can work at a zoo
you can be a tour guide for children for a place with animals…

i dont know how u could be paid or how much schooling,it is on a case to case basis and most of this stuff is a private type thing that you could do on your own (if u are younger… or not…).

and that all i can think of… i hope u found this helpful!!!