1. Alyssa Keeling AP Biology Period 5

2. -Animal Sciences -Biology -Equestrian Studies -Marine Biology -Pre-veterinary Studies -Psychology -Zoology -Veterinary Technology

3. Becker College Humane Society University Kaplan University University of Florida Cornell University in Ithaca, New York University of California – Davis

4. Learn on the job High school diploma General Educational Development diploma Bachelors Degree in any of the study majors

5. 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

6. Long hours that may include weekends, nights and holidays. Irregular 24 hours a day (sometimes)

7. 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

8. 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

9. Compassion Customer-service skills Detail oriented Patience Physical stamina Problem-solving skills

10. Lead Zookeeper Lead of whichever organization you work for Animal Nurse

11. Long work hours Starting a family possible? Yes

12. “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

13. 200 million+ animals Endangered species Many sick, injured and mistreated working animals never receive veterinary care.

14. Work/train with animals Feed them Nurture them to health Raise them Groom them Play with them Protect them SAVE them