Importance of the Small Animal Industry

Careers in the Small Animal Industry Preventive Medicine (small animal, large animal, exotic, wildlife rehabilitation, research (private industry, university and government), military, zoo): – Research Veterinarian – Veterinarian – Veterinary Technician

Care and Conservation of Wildlife: – Biologist – Cooperative Extension Agent – Ecologist – Educator – Environmental Chemistry – Wildlife Rehabilitator

Pets: – Animal behavior – Outreach programs – Therapy and Psychology

Zoos (training varies, ranging from exotic animal caretaking to biology): – Director – Supervisor – Keeper – Habitat Specialist – Research

Animal Training: Trainer (large, small and exotics) for work, show and entertainment industry, and obedience training

Volunteer (may require special training or previous work experience): – Field Research – Future Farmers – Humane Societies – Nature Centers – Parks – Wildlife Rehabilitation Facilities – Zoos

General areas of study and work: – Agriculture & Natural Resources – Education – Environmental Sciences – Fisheries & Wildlife Sciences – Law (Animal Welfare, Environmental) – Psychology – Science Technology – Veterinary Medicine

Other uses of Small Animals Working Animals – Seeing eye dogs – Herding Dogs Research Animals – Rats – Mice – Guinea pigs – Rabbits – Cats – Dogs – Nonhuman Primates