You can turn your love for animals into a career that’s both fun and fulfilling. Every day can be an exciting adventure with new experiences when you work with animals. Any of these careers may be perfect for you if you’re an animal lover.
Animal Trainer
Animal trainers train animals for obedience, performance, riding, security, or assisting people with disabilities. They familiarize animals with human voices and contact, and they teach animals to respond to commands. Most animal trainers work with dogs and horses, but some work with marine mammals, such as dolphins. Trainers teach a variety of skills. For example, some may train dogs to guide people with disabilities; others teach animals to cooperate with veterinarians, or they train animals for a competition or show.
Dog Walker
Although it might sound too good to be true, you can actually make money walking other people’s dogs. Some people who work a lot or have mobility impairments hire people to walk their dogs. Depending on where you live, you may be able to start your own dog walking business and have a steady clientele.
There are no education or training requirements that are needed to become a professional dog walker. However, it’s best to have some prior experience walking other people’s dogs. You can even ask these people for their permission to use them as references.
Pet Groomer
People want their dogs and cats to look their best, and you can help by becoming a professional pet groomer. You’ll be hired to bathe and trim the hair and nails of pets. You can choose to groom just dogs, just cats or both.
Working for a company in the beginning stages can help you get your foot in the door. However, if you want to earn a higher salary, The Richest recommends starting your own company eventually. Just make sure that you have enough money in your budget to purchase hair and nail clippers, pet shampoos and other essential products.
Horse Groom
Grooms care for horses. Grooms work at stables and are responsible for feeding, grooming, and exercising horses. They saddle and unsaddle horses, give them rubdowns, and cool them off after a ride. In addition, grooms clean stalls, polish saddles, and organize the tack room, where they keep harnesses, saddles, and bridles. They also take care of food and supplies for the horses. Experienced grooms sometimes help train horses.
Kennel Attendant
Kennel attendants care for pets while their owners are working or traveling. Basic attendant duties include cleaning cages and dog runs, and feeding, exercising, and playing with animals. Experienced attendants also may provide basic healthcare, bathe animals, and attend to other basic grooming needs.
Nonfarm Animal Caretaker
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