Wildlife Careers
Wildlife Rehabilitator
Wildlife rehabilitation involves the temporary care and treatment of
injured, sick and orphaned wildlife. Rehabilitation is necessary in
order to improve the chances of survival for sick or injured animals
when they are ready to be released back to an appropriate habitat.
Wildlife Biologist
Wildlife Biologists have a direct involvement with the well-being of
wild animals. As a wildlife biologist, you may specialise in a specific
animal area such as wildlife management, wildlife law enforcement,
environmental education, natural resources management, environmental
biology, conservation biology, or research.
Countryside warden or Ranger
A countryside warden or park ranger works within a designated area of
parkland, forest, wetland, common land or in national parks.
Ornithologist
Ornithologists are bird specialists who have a strong scientific
approach to their work. Their job includes the monitoring and tracking
of birds, habitat monitoring and management, study of populations, bird
behaviour, carrying out surveys and research as well as educating the
public about the importance of habitat conservation.
Wildlife/Countryside Conservation Officer A wildlife conservation officer is involved in the management, improvement and protection of a wildlife or wilderness area.
Gamekeeper
Gamekeepers are usually employed by private country estates/landowners
or farms. It is important to have practical skills and to be a willing
hands-on worker, in some cases carrying out potentially hazardous tasks
such as using a chain saw or administering pesticides.
Zoologist: Zoologists are involved in the scientific study of animals
including their anatomy, physiology, classification, distribution,
behaviour and ecology.
Biocensus Training Courses in
Ecology and Wildlife disciplines. We offer a selection of intensive one
day courses led by experienced professional consultants who are experts
in their field. The courses are suitable for professional ecologists,
conservation workers, interested amateurs and those seeking employment
in the environmental sector. Subjects covered include wildlife
legislation, protected species, field identification skills, ecological
surveying and management techniques. The courses involve a blend of
classroom and practical sessions in a relaxed and interactive
atmosphere, where discussion between trainees and tutors is actively
encouraged. Further details are available at
www.biocensus.co.uk/training.asp or contact us at
enquiries@biocensus.co.uk or call 01453 790643.
If you haven’t spent time working with or caring for wildlife, it is
worth considering working as a volunteer at a wildlife rescue centre
before embarking on a career with wildlife.
A career working with wildlife requires good communication skills and
may involve tough physical outdoor work; for this sort of career, you
should enjoy being outdoors in all types of weather. As with all animal
related work, it is crucial that you are dedicated, compassionate,
committed and that you don’t suffer from animal allergies.
Different roles working with wildlife may include; conducting wildlife
and ecological surveys, monitoring wildlife habitats and populations,
protection and rescue of animals from natural and man-made disasters
and the rehabilitation of sick or injured animals.