Careers in Animals

By Willy Franzen

Looking for an entry level job or internship in animals? This is an overview of how to approach the search and a list of companies that might have relevant entry level and internship opportunities.

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Do you want to turn your love of animals into a career? You have many possibilities to explore. A few of them include:

Wildlife Rehabilitator
Animal Trainer
Wildlife Educator
Animal Welfare Activist
Aquarium Caretaker
Wildlife Specialist

You could work in a zoo or aquarium, in a wildlife rehabilitation center, in a non-profit, in a national or state park, or with a company that provides goods or services for animals.

Many of these positions require a bachelor’s degree with a science background; courses in biology, chemistry, and zoology will be helpful.

Some positions that involve advanced study include zoologist, marine biologist, and veterinarian, but you can obtain a junior level position for some of these with a bachelor’s degree (for example, junior zoologist or biologist).

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Companies with Entry Level Jobs and Internships in Animals

Advanced Telemetry Systems - Advanced Telemetry Systems is an Isanti, MN based company that provides "researchers and managers in ecology and biology with animal tracking and monitoring products."

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Snaptracs - Snaptracs is a San Diego, CA based company whose system “allows you to track your pet’s location and activity from your computer or mobile device.”

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Rover - Rover is a Seattle, WA based company that has built a “community for dog lovers to connect owners with sitters for home dog stays.”

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Found Animals - Found Found Animals is a Los Angeles, CA based nonprofit that is dedicated to changing the fact that 3-4 million animals are euthanized in the U.S. every year.

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Worthee - Worthee is a Chicago, IL based company that offers premium dog walking and care services through a simple mobile app.

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Prison Pet Partnership - Prison Pet Partnership is a a Gig Harbor, WA based non-profit that “gives inmates the opportunity to learn valuable pet industry-related vocational skills."

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The Marine Mammal Center - The Marine Mammal Center is a Sausalito, CA non-profit “veterinary research hospital and educational center dedicated to the rescue and rehab of marine mammals."

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Causes - Causes is an SF based company that wants to be the place that people go to when they want to “discover, support and organize campaigns, fundraisers, and petitions."

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Kurgo - Kurgo is a Salisbury, MA based company that manufactures and sells “high-quality pet travel products.”

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Stella & Chewy’s - Stella & Chewy’s is a Milwaukee, WI based company that believes “that dogs and cats deserve to thrive on pure, simple, minimally processed food."

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Panthera - Panthera is a New York, NY based non-profit that “is the world’s leading conservation organization devoted exclusively to the protection of wild cats.”

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Bark & Co. - Bark & Co. is a New York, NY based company “dedicated to building products that foster the health and happiness of dogs everywhere.”

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Bideawee - Bideawee is a New York, NY based non-profit that aims “to cultivate and support the life-long relationships between pets and the people who love them.”

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Defenders of Wildlife - Defenders of Wildlife is a Washington, DC based non-profit that aims to “protect and restore imperiled species throughout North America."

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Bunny World Foundation - Bunny World Foundation is a Los Angeles, CA based non-profit “dedicated to combatting animal cruelty, illegal animal sales, exploitation and neglect of all animals."

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Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary - Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary is a Red Lodge, MT based non-profit that houses "native animals that cannot be returned to the wild due to injury or habituation to humans.”

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The Wildlife Center of Virginia - The Wildlife Center of Virginia is a Waynesboro, VA based org that “was formed to provide quality health care, often on an emergency basis, to native wildlife.”

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Canine Companions for Independence - Canine Companions for Independence is a Santa Rosa, CA based non-profit that “enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained assistance dogs."

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World Wildlife Fund - World Wildlife Fund is a Washington, DC non-profit that “has been protecting the future of nature” for the last 50 years.

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Heifer International - Heifer International is a Little Rock, AR based non-profit that enables people to “donate animals to poor countries.”

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The Humane Society of the United States - The Humane Society of the United States is the country's largest animal protection organization, and they're hiring.

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The Nature Conservancy - The Nature Conservancy is "the leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters" and they're hiring

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WildAid - WildAid is a non-profit organization that raises awareness about endangered species stems demand for the trade in illegal wildlife, and they're hiring.

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Petplan - If you love animals and can get excited about insurance, then Petplan may be a great place to start your career.

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Hamilton Farm Bureau - This morning I heard an NPR segment on Hamilton Farm Bureau and how they're having trouble finding talent. Maybe you can be the solution to their problem.

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Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia - If you enjoy Martha Stewart and want to work on the media or merchandise side, you definitely need to take a look at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia’s Careers.

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ASPCA - ASPCA is a NYC based non-profit that aims “to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States.”

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Saint Louis Zoo - Saint Louis Zoo is a great zoo, so if you don’t apply for a job with them, at least give them a visit.

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Nestle Purina - The Nestle Purina Management Trainee Program offers a variety of opportunities in three locations: Jefferson, WI; Davenport, IA; and Bloomfield, MO.

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Underwater Adventures Aquarium - Whether it’s sharks, sea turtles, boring old fish, or one of their other 5,000 aquatic creatures that get you excited, Underwater Adventures is worth a look.

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Somark Innovations - Somark Innovations' site doesn't mention a Jobs page, but they do note on their Team page that they're "always looking for more team members."

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ARKive - ARKive has put together a fascinating resource on endangered species, and you should really spend some time checking it out along with their jobs.

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Pilgrim’s Pride - Pilgrim’s Pride has a few dozen job opportunities posted, and plenty of them appear to be suitable for new grads with a background in Animal or Food Science.

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Wildlife Conservation Society - Based in NYC, Wildlife Conservation Society has a lot of job opportunities for people who want to save wildlife and preserve biodiversity.

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Shedd Aquarium - Right now Shedd Aquarium has a number of jobs posted, and a few look like possibilities for new grads.

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New Canaan Nature Center - If you get even more excited about nature than I do, then a career as an Environmental Educator at New Canaan Nature Center might be worth considering.

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Green Chimneys - Green Chimneys is a Brewster, NY based non-profit organization that is perfect if you love working with special-needs children and also love animals.

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Rabbit Rescue - Your Easter challenge is to find a non-profit (or even a for-profit company) with better bunny related jobs. Report back in the comments!

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Sea Turtle Restoration Project - Sea turtles are amazing animals to watch, and they deserve to be protected. You can help protect them by taking a job with the Sea Turtle Restoration Project.

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National Audubon Society - The National Audubon Society has a long list of current job openings in locations all across the country. Many are entry-level and perfect for new college grads

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Punxsutawney Groundhog Club - Punxutawney Groundhog Club is a non-profit that wants to maintain tradition and developing commerce in Punxsutawney, PA. Also, they love their groundhogs.

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American Association of Zoos & Aquariums - Headquartered in Silver Spring, MD, American Association of Zoos & Aquariums is non-profit organization that accredits - you guessed it - zoos and aquariums

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Dogs for the Deaf - Dogs for the Deaf is a non-profit located in Central Point, OR and their mission is to rescue and professionally train dogs to help people and enhance lives.

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