Careers with Animals

International Open Academy

By taking this course you will:

• Learn how to discover opportunities that hadn’t previously occurred to you
• Have realistic expectations about what working with animals involves
• Know how to research a particular job, plus the skills and qualifications needed
• Make your application or business standout from the crowd to give you a head start on the competition
• Know how to apply to vet school
• Understand the value of experience and how to get it at little cost or even get paid!

Course Syllabus:

Module 1: Brainstorming and Research

• 1.1 Why Work with Animals?
• 1.2 Pros and Cons
• 1.3 Decide on Your Strengths
• 1.4 Reality Check
• 1.5 Where to Find Jobs
• 1.6 Researching the Job
• 1.7 Comparative Salaries

Module 2: Gaining Experience

• 2.1 Personal Experience
• 2.2 Unpaid Experience
• 2.3 Broadening Your Education
• 2.4 Volunteering Abroad
• 2.5 Internships

Module 3: Portfolios, CV, and Application

• 3.1 Introduction
• 3.2 An Inspirational Portfolio
• 3.3 Writing a Killer CV
• 3.4 Creating an Awesome Application Letter

Module 4: Applying to Vet School

• 4.1 The Path to Vet School
• 4.2 Planning your Finance
• 4.3 Interviews and Experience
• 4.4 Veterinary Careers and Specializations

Module 5: Health-related Careers

• 5.1 Animal-assisted Therapist
• 5.2 Animal Behaviorist
• 5.3 Animal Chiropractor
• 5.4 Animal Geneticist
• 5.5 Animal Health Inspector
• 5.6 Artificial Insemination Officer
• 5.7 Nutritionist
• 5.8 Physiotherapist
• 5.9 Practice manager
• 5.10 Receptionist
• 5.11 Vet Tech (US) Vet Nurse (UK)
• 5.12 Vet Tech specializations
• 5.13 VSA

Module 6: Pet-related Careers

• 6.1 Animal Control Officer
• 6.2 Animal Cruelty Officer (ASPCA, RSPCA)
• 6.3 Animal Photographer
• 6.4 Detection Dog Handler
• 6.5 Dog Breeder
• 6.6 Dog Trainer
• 6.7 Doggy Daycare Owner
• 6.8 Dog Walker
• 6.9 Drug Company Rep
• 6.10 Groomer
• 6.11 Kennel Attendant/Manager
• 6.12 Pet Adoption Counsellor
• 6.13 Pet Food Salesperson
• 6.14 Pet Sitter
• 6.15 Pet Writer
• 6.16 Police Dog Handler
• 6.17 Service Dog Trainer

Module 7: Animal-related Careers

• 7.1 Animal Behaviorist
• 7.2 Aqua Culturist
• 7.3 Dairy Herdsmen
• 7.4 Ecologist
• 7.5 Equine Dentist
• 7.6 Exercise Rider
• 7.7 Farrier
• 7.8 Foaling Attendant
• 7.9 Fish and Game Warden
• 7.10 Groom
• 7.11 Herpetologist
• 7.12 Horse Identifier
• 7.13 Horse Pedigree Analyst
• 7.14 Jockey
• 7.15 Marine Biologist
• 7.16 Marine Mammal Trainer
• 7.17 Mounted Police Officer
• 7.18 Primatologist
• 7.19 Racing Steward, Starter, Outrider, Licensing Clerk
• 7.20 Ranch Manager
• 7.21 Reptile Breeder
• Wildlife Biologist or Zoologist
• Wildlife Rehabilitator
• Zoo Keeper, Habitat Designer, Educator

This course is designed to empower:

• People contemplating a career change, but who are uncertain what opportunities are out there
• Students planning to apply to vet school
• Those people with a calling to work with animals, but don’t know in what capacity and wish to clarify their thinking
• People wanting to weigh the pros and cons of a career with animals
• Applicants who wish to create a standout application in their chosen field
• Anyone wondering how to find out what experience is needed to enter a specific career or job

This Careers with Animals course is open to all, with no formal entry requirements.

Candidates with an interest in working with animals

Anyone interested in a career in veterinary medicine or animal care

Existing animal care workers in pursuit of promotion

The careers are limitless, from zookeeper to vet, dog groomer to operator of a breed-specific rescue