careers with animals

A career with animals involves either working directly with animals: e.g. vets, vet nursing, dog wardens, RSPCA Inspectors, animal care assistants, rangers, dog and cat behaviourists, and handlers, or working in an office based position, e.g. management, administrative or personnel positions.

Working with animals is an increasingly popular career choice. Many people begin working with animals at an early age – they may instinctively have a desire to care for animals and for some, a hobby turns into a fulfilling career.

For others, working with animals is a rewarding career change that allows them to fulfil a lifelong dream. A more mature person searching for a career working with animals, may have no animal welfare experience and not be sure where to start in terms of which career with animals to follow. Having good work experience, life skills and being able to demonstrate a genuine interest in animal welfare, will ensure that any applicant has a good chance of being employed in the animal care sector.