Alyssa Keeling AP Biology Period 5
-Animal Sciences -Biology -Equestrian Studies -Marine Biology -Pre-veterinary Studies -Psychology -Zoology -Veterinary Technology
Becker College Humane Society University Kaplan University University of Florida Cornell University in Ithaca, New York University of California – Davis
Learn on the job High school diploma General Educational Development diploma Bachelors Degree in any of the study majors
Average annual income of animal caretakers - $30,000 The lowest 10 percent earned less than $30,000 The top 10 percent earned more than $70,000
Long hours that may include weekends, nights and holidays. Irregular 24 hours a day (sometimes)
Zoologist- Salary-the bottom 25 percent average annual salary is $45,000 (W/BA), top 10 percent of zoologists earn $94,000 and above annually (W/Dr.&Up) Bachelors degree in related field
Wildlife Technician- Salary- mean annual wage $36,000(BA) - $58,000(Dr) A 2-year associate's degree in wildlife management, biology or a related field
Compassion Customer-service skills Detail oriented Patience Physical stamina Problem-solving skills
Lead Zookeeper Lead of whichever organization you work for Animal Nurse
Long work hours Starting a family possible? Yes
“It is our moral responsibility to protect and improve the lives of abused, abandoned, and homeless cats and dogs, and to place them in loving permanent homes.”- Save-A-Pet
200 million+ animals Endangered species Many sick, injured and mistreated working animals never receive veterinary care.
Work/train with animals Feed them Nurture them to health Raise them Groom them Play with them Protect them SAVE them