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 Want to turn your love of animals into a humane career? Use the tools below to help you find the career that's right for you!
Humane Career Toolbox
When someone asks,” I want to work with animals. What should I do?" the answer is simple: Visit the Humane Career Toolbox! Humane Society University created the Humane Career Toolbox to provide a resource for those interested in pursuing careers with animals. Learn about different humane careers, volunteer and internship opportunities, professional organizations and associations, and HSUS publications and courses.
Working from the Heart: Career Paths to Helping Animals
This web-guide provides people who are thinking about career choices, including young people and career changers, with an overview of career paths toward working on behalf of animals. It explains several basic fields of specialization that involve work with animals which The HSUS supports, in-depth information on a wide variety of careers, and features Q&A interviews and video interviews with professionals in the field, including HSUS staffers. You'll learn about a range of career possibilities and how to progress along a chosen career path. Get the information, skills, and strategies you need to turn your passion for helping animals into a productive career!
Careers with Animals
This 186-page book will help you learn what it’s like to work in an animal-related field and what it takes to get there. Day-in-the-life narratives explore a variety of traditional and unexpected careers in the wide world of animal protection—from teacher to taxi driver, musician to manager, landscape designer to lawyer. Included are questions and activities to guide you in discovering which jobs might be a good match for your interests and abilities.
FutureVet
If you dream of becoming a veterinarian, this site will help you get there! Go to the "Students" section to learn how you can start preparing in high school for a career as a vet. It includes tips for getting into vet school, a list of scholarships, and links to other helpful websites. Why wait? It's never too early to start working toward the career of your dreams!
More resources:
Will Work for Animals: How to Turn a Love of Animals into a Career
Employment Opportunities and Internships with The Humane Society of the United States
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