Animal lovers may enjoy careers as zoologists, veterinarians, marine biologists, pet groomers, trainers, therapists, wildlife rehabilitators, aquarists, and zookeepers. Animal lovers who don’t want to work directly with animals on a daily basis can pursue advocacy careers, such as humane educators, animal rights lobbyists, magazine publishers and curators.
Health-related careers involve caring for animals’ physical ailments and fostering healthy development. Veterinarians and veterinary technicians primarily work with domestic pets, while wildlife rehabilitators help animals in the wild recover from injuries and illnesses. Trainers and therapists care for animals’ behavioral needs, instilling discipline and discouraging harmful behavioral patterns.