Becoming a Zoo Curator

Zoo Curators oversee the management aspects related to animals and staff members of a zoo. They are involved in the day-to-day decisions involving animal husbandry, diets, veterinary care, quarantine procedures, enrichment activities, animal transportation etc. Their key responsibilities include acquiring new animals for the organization, supervising breeding activities, developing research projects, managing records, ensuring that […]

Becoming a Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technicians mostly work under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian to assist in diagnosing the injuries and illnesses of animals. They perform laboratory and clinical duties, such as performing laboratory tests on blood and urine, drawing blood, developing X-rays, assisting in dental care, and providing injections to animals. In addition, they observe the […]

Becoming an Animal Massage Therapist

Animal Massage Therapists use hands-on techniques and apply the knowledge of animal anatomy and physiology to improve the physical well being of animals ranging from pet animals to sports animals. Most of these professionals are specialized by certain species such as dog, cat, horse etc, while others work on a mix of large and small […]

Becoming an Animal Scientist

Animal Scientists conduct varieties of research to improve efficient ways to produce and process animal products as well as develop animal quality. They study the animal genetics, nutrition, breeding, prospective diseases, management practices, environmental conditions and clinical experiments on domestic farm animals. They develop and design laboratory protocols for animal scientist functions. They may crossbreed […]

Becoming a Veterinary Epidemiologist

Veterinary Epidemiologists primarily take proactive measures to reduce and prevent animal-borne diseases. They are specialized in the discovery, diagnosis, monitoring, and prevention of diseases in animal population. They ensure that the global community is protected against animal diseases and its impact on humans and environment. Their responsibilities include studying disease transmission in animal species and […]

Becoming a Veterinarian

Veterinarians provide health care services to various animals such as pets, livestock, as well as zoo, sporting, and laboratory animals. They may focus on one type of animal such as dogs or exotic animals, or work with a variety of animals. They may also choose to specialize in surgery, medicine or other field. Their responsibilities […]

Becoming an Animal Behaviorist

Animal Behaviorist study the way animals behave with each other as well as their relationship with physical environment. They observe different characteristics and activities of many types of animals, such as fish, birds, reptiles, large animals, wild animals, livestock, household pets etc.  They explore certain aspects of animal behavior, including how they mate, parent their […]

Becoming an Aquarist

Aquarists take a great care of fish and other aquatic animals kept in captivity. They properly maintain the quality of their habitats. They plan and prepare adequate diet for the fish and animals as well as administer vitamins to sea life. Their key responsibilities include monitoring water quality and temperature, cleaning tanks, repairing equipment, designing […]

Becoming a Wildlife Biologist

Wildlife Biologists study wildlife with other animals in relation to their natural surroundings as well as ecosystem. They observe various characteristics of animals, such as their interactions with other species, reproduction, population dynamics, diseases, and movement patterns. They collect blood from an animal to analyze the state of its health. They study how human activity […]

Becoming a Horse Trainer

Horse Trainers are responsible to provide various training to the horses for their specific movements, behaviors and response, while performing in race, work, show, riding and other tasks. They make the horses get used to different physical contacts and human voice. Once the horse seems comfortable, the Horse Trainers help them to respond different riders’ […]