If you love working with animals, Animal Care taking can be a very rewarding career. Animal caretakers
often have flexible schedules which makes this a good job for single
moms and working moms. Many animal service jobs are only part-time,
which would allow for you to work a second job, be home with your
family, attend school or do something while your kids are at school.
Career: Animal Caretaker
Average salary: $18,137
Degree needed:
High school diploma or GED, animal health technician training or a
bachelor’s degree in biology, marine biology or animal science
Certifications: Many certifications are available based on the animal service occupation chosen.
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Animal Behavior College
Ashworth University
Penn Foster Career School
Common employers: Boarding kennels, animal
shelters, stables, grooming shops, pet stores, animal hospitals,
veterinary hospitals, humane societies, racing stables, zoos, theme
parks and circuses
Job outlook: Good job growth and job opportunities for women
Common duties may include:
- Feeding animals and developing a healthy diet
- Grooming and bathing animals hygienically
- Training animals to accomplish specific tasks or to respond to commands
- Providing companionship
- Cleaning animal living areas
- Watching for behavioral changes that could signify illness or disease
Skills needed:
- Patience
- Good with animals
- Good physical condition
- Love animals