What are some wildlife/animal related careers and how can I get into them?

Right now I am only in high school and have taken wildlife and animal science classes on that level.


I originally wanted to pursue a vet career, but it is very competitive and not exactly what I was looking for.





I was interested in a career where I would research and survey wild animals in their natural habitat (locally or in other areas or countries), as well as assist with wildlife shelters.


I'm not sure if Wildlife biologist would be the proper name for it.





Or do you know of any other careers that include wildlife or animals?

What are some wildlife/animal related careers and how can I get into them?
Right now there is many schools that offer environmental sciences.





A big plus getting into the environmental sciences is that the EPA was formed in 70's that is 30 years ago. Many of those orginal people are reaching retirement and there is going to be alot of job opening up at the entry level. Another thing is the environmental sciences are growing job wise to since more people are becoming interested in green living.





Good luck!!
Reply:Wildlife Biology, Ecology, Environmental %26amp; Natural Resources, and Environmental Science. Check out the website for The Wildlife Society. You can find out the courses that you would need to take in college to be a certified wildlife biologist. The Ecological Society of America has something similar for being a certified ecologist.





You can get your bachelors degree in wildlife biology or ecology and have your own business as a consultant. You could also work for the state (whatever state you want to live in) or for the government (Fish %26amp; Wildlife Service, Forest Service, etc.). For that, you may want to consider earning your MS degree. If you don't want to spend another 6 years in school check to see if the college or university offers a combined program For example, if you want to get your degree in Wildlife Biology - look to see if you can earn your bachelors and masters degree in 9 semesters. You can earn your bachelors in 4 years (8 semesters) and then get your MS in 2 years (after earning your bachelors). So, it's worth considering.





Animal Career Categories


These are some of the fields and jobs that involve animal experience and training.





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, Conservation Officer, Cooperative Extension Agent, Ecologist, Educator, Environmental Management, Environmental Chemistry, Forestry/Park Ranger, Interpretive Naturalist, Natural Resources Management, Wildlife Rehabilitator
Reply:Wildlife biology and wildlife conservation are two excellent majors for you. I was lucky enough to go to Cornell and get to major in Vertebrate Zoology, as opposed to Zoology. I understand that they were split off because of a faculty feud. Vertebrate Zoology was in the Conservation department, in the Ag School. This allowed me to attend tuition-free as a state resident and forced me to take lots of courses that I later found very helpful, while avoiding many that I would have flunked out of sheer boredom. A couple of degrees later, I wound up teaching Zoology and doing ecological studies. No regrets.





Stay fairly broad in your studies at first. Gradually refine your studies as you determine your major interests. When you get a bachelor's degree, you should know nothing about everything. As you get advanced degrees, you specialize until you know everything about nothing. Then, you can get a job and really start your education. ;=)