Careers for Animal Lovers
Matching Personal Passions to Promising Careers -- for Animal Lovers
"Don't aim for success if you want it; just do what you love and believe in, and it will come naturally." - David Frost
Whether they are champions of those living things that cannot speak for themselves, or they simply prefer spending time with animals than humans, people who work with animals usually have a clearly-defined passion for their life's work. The following jobs working with or around animals offer different ways to channel that passion into employment that pays:
All Animals
- Veterinarian
- Veterinary technician
- Veterinary assistant
- Marine biologist
- Biologist
- Animal husbandry scientist / breeder
- Animal rescuer / wildlife rehabilitator
- Fundraising coordinator / animal advocate
- Animal conservationist
- Reporter / photojournalist
- Fundraising coordinator
- Animal photographer
- Animal trainer
- Emcee / host
- Resort / hospitality activities coordinator
- Cruise ship activities director
- Children's activities instructor
Wild and Zoo Animals
- Tour guide / adventure guide
- Scuba instructor
- Snorkel instructor
- Underwater photographer
- Boat / yacht / catamaran captain on tourist excursions
- Sports equipment rental owner (boats, wave runners, skis, etc.)
- Camp counselor
- Preserve manager
- Falconer
- Zoologist
- Zookeeper / animal park manager
- Amusement park manager
- Wildlife park naturalist
- Petting zoo operator
- Aquarium shop / pet shop owner
Farm and Domestic Animals
- Farmer / rancher
- Rodeo rider
- Petting farm operator
- Jockey
- Polo player
- Groomer
- Camp counselor / camp manager
- Product developer / tester / reviewer (pet toys, pet food, etc)
- Film director / play director
- Non-profit organization director (animal advocacy, shelter, animal rescue, adoption, etc.)
- Animal boarding service manager
- Service pet trainer
- Pet care consultant
- Animal-assisted therapist
Other Careers for Animal Lovers
- Show business animal make-up artist
- Beekeeper
- Butterfly farmer
- Freelance writer for animal magazines and animal websites