Saturday, October 13, 2012

The Significance Of Animal Careers

By Leigh Bean


Animal careers can be defined as careers taken by persons who look after the animals. Other titles used to describe an this career include the following; attendants, technicians, keepers, and caretakers. For a person to qualify for this career, there are some qualities that one must possess. The person must have a deep attachment with the animals. The career also requires a clean bill of health on conditions such as allergies and sensitivity and a passion for caring.

Animal caretakers are known to take of animals in their varied settings like shelter, clinics and kennels. Their main duty is to groom and clean the animals. The care takers ensure that the cages are well cleaned and are free of any health hazard. Post natal care is also given to ensure a safe environment and safe delivery for the unborn.

The newborns require extra care in form of breeding and vaccination. Care technicians always carry out various tests on the young ones to monitor their health and prevent infections. Due to boredom the caretakers are tasked with playing and keeping them company. They monitor the behavioral changes to ensure that they maintain normal conditions. It also provides companionship to the animals since most of the time they are left on their own for long hours.

Working directly with animals is of great importance. The role of the caretaker is to provide safe living conditions through repairs of the cages, kernels and fences and ensure general maintenance to prevent injury. Through training and exercise, the animals are prepared for life outside the zoos. Training and exercise is beneficial to their well being as it improves health.

The minimum requirement for one to pursue this career is a high school education. This is so because; normally most of the knowledge is acquired while on training. Proper training is often done while on the job and a lot is gained. However, a bachelor's degree may be needed for the zookeepers and animal trainers since such level require a lot of expertise.

There are different job opportunities that are related to animal handling. Marine biologists deal with the marine creatures. Their main roles include the study of marine life and the diseases affecting them. The job attracts a median salary of up to forty five thousand dollars.

Park managers are responsible for the daily activities that go on in the park. They ensure that the park is well maintained, and the daily operations are running smoothly. The preservation of the wilderness is bestowed on them, as well as, its protection. They earn an average salary of forty thousand dollars for both local government and state positions.

There are various institutions, which utilize the labor from animal careers. Pet hospitals, stables, pet shops and kennels are just a few of them. State employment services link potential candidates to these institutions. With many careers having started as a hobby for most people; it turns out to be an adventurous career due to the fun associated with animal handling. The study of behavioral changes and how they live provide an insight to humans on the importance of living with other creatures, which God created along with them.




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