Opportunities in Animal and Pet Care Careers, Rev Edition

Opportunities in Animal and Pet Careers offers job seekers essential information about a variety of careers for animal lovers. The book includes training and education requirements, salary statistics, and professional and Internet resources. A new century and a new look at animals and pet care Animal care history Working with animals Volunteering and apprenticeship From initial interest to full-fledged vet The many fields of veterinary medicine Veterinary outlook in the New Millennium Support careers in the veterinary office Pets in therapy and pets as therapy Variety and excitement in zoo work Careers in animal shelters Preparing for a career with wildlife Careers with dogs Careers working with horses Offers job seekers useful information about a variety of careers for animal lovers. This book includes training and education requirements, salary statistics, and professional and Internet resources. Presents a brief history of animal and pet care and discusses the skills and education necessary to work in this field, as well as various employment opportunities and professional organizations Today animal care career areas have expanded to include almost as many careers as the leopard has spots. C.1 ST. AID. B & T. 09-06-2007. $13.95