How do I go about getting a job involved with animals and wildlife?
I am NOT interested in a vet, trainer, or animal control. Does anyone have any career experience with helping/rehabilitating wildlife? Monkeys for the blind? Anything pertaining to wildlife? Animal research? If so, how do I get started?
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Wild Prism
September 20th, 2009 at 7:42 pm
How Do I Go About Getting A Job Involved With Animals And Wildlife?
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7:45 pm on September 20th, 2009 1
Most good wildlife jobs require one of two things:
You either get a lot of education and voluntary or low-paying experience (research, government, or consultant)
OR
You live off of scraps and any donation someone will give you (rehabilitation, zoos).
There are plenty of good jobs once you have a Master’s degree or PhD, but you’ll have a very hard time finding anything pernanent unless you have a graduate degree.
If you are desperate to start earning money, apply at a pet store.
8:01 pm on September 20th, 2009 2
Volunteer! If you have a zoo nearby ask them if you can shovel s#@t on the weekends. It might open doors for you. Also contact your local forestry service about wounded animals and where they were sent for help. Deer, squirrels, hawks…ect. Good luck!