Career questions tagged animals
How does someone start a career in paleontology?
I have always loved dinosaurs, prehistoric animals, and animals in a generality since I was a child. I have also always wished to join the paleontology field. what are the steps I must take to get there?
How can I combine my business/corporate communication degree with my passion for animals to create a meaningful career, and what steps should I be taking now—such as internships, networking, or skill-building—to stand out to employers in that space?
I am a senior at Baruch College, I have never had any internships, and I feel quite stuck on what I want to do with my degree/what exact fields interest me. I just know my interest in animals.
How can I land my dream job as an equine vet?
What classes or credits do I need in college, and what type of job or internship would be best? How can I limit the time and cost of school?
How would you recommend achieving a start to a career in wildlife biology as someone going into college to study forestry?
12th grade
What are tips to learn more about animal health ?
How can improve in college? Will it be easy or hard ? How can I improve with my knowledge of animals? Why I love working with animals?
What’s the best way to find a job I like while being a undergrad that can still lead my to my dream career?
I am a sophomore in community college transferring to a university. I enjoy animals and helping those that can’t help themselves. I enjoy doing good in the world !
When you become something like a veterinarian, do you still have time for other passions?
I want to become a veterinarian, but I am afraid I will no longer have time for my passions. I have always loved doing things like small taxidermy and insect pinning, but will I have time to truly enjoy them anymore? I love animals and want to pursue this career I just don't want to be miserable. Please let me know your experiences with this subject.
What does a typical day look like working with wildlife animals?
I currently am an undergraduate student at indiana institute of technology and I major in Communication-Graphic design. I have been interested in Wildlife animals and want to pursue something in that field but I have no experience and I would like to know how I can pursue Graphic design while still looking into wildlife?
How do i begin my path into being a exotic animal and marine vet?
i want to specialize into exotic animals mainly reptiles and marine animals how would i begin starting that adventure as a college freshman starting pre vet? #Spring26
What type of internship/job is recommended for a pre-vet major Would volunteer at a clinic suffice or need to see more? #Spring26
What type of internship/job is recommended for a pre-vet major? Would volunteer at a clinic suffice or need to see more? #Spring26
What are the steps to getting a bachelor's degree in zoology as an aspiring Wildlife Biologist who is currently a senior in high school? who also plans on attending a four-year university ?
Hello! I am currently a senior in high school attending Clairemont High in San Diego California. I am an aspiring wildlife Biologist who plans on attending a four year university and majoring in zoology. I love volunteering, hiking, learning about animals, animal conservation, and tidepooling!
How do I build my resume as a 10th grader who is interested in becoming a veterinarian?
I take honors chemistry, and I have experience with cats and dogs. I have a passion for helping animals in need. I try my best to learn more about the anatomy of dogs and cats.
How can I build a resume as a tenth grader who is interested in fashion, culinary arts, BFA/toy design, pet appearal designing, business, and sculpting??
How can I build a resume as a tenth grader who is interested in fashion, culinary arts, BFA/toy design, pet appearal designing, business, and sculpting?
What are the biggest challenges of becoming a wildlife veterinarian that people don’t talk about, and is it realistically sustainable as a long-term career? #Spring26
I am currently a high school senior planning to pursue a B.S. in animal science at Auburn University in Fall 2026, with the goal of becoming a wildlife veterinarian. Wildlife careers aren’t often mentioned in my community, especially the path needed to achieve them. I have also heard that careers in wildlife don’t always make enough money to live comfortably. How true is that?
How can I ensure I'm a competitive student for veterinary applications even though I'm doing my first 2 years at Technical College#Spring26?
I'm a senior in highschool and my mind is really set on vet school, I've been working in a clinic and undrstand the field but I always question my academics. How can I ensure I'm competitive enough with good grades, how do I know when I should re-take a class? What helps you be successful in hard classes like physics and calculus? #Spring26
What is it like working in animal control?
I was wondering what it is like to work in Animal Control. I want to know more about this job because I love animals and would love to work with them, but I want to see if it’s the right fit for me. I think I would be good at this job because I have a dog who likes to break out of my backyard. I often have to find her and safely bring her back home, which takes patience and care I was also wondering what a normal day looks like when working in animal control
How do I become a Vet Tech? Also, where are some good places that i can do some job shadowing? Do I have to do Pre-vet?
I currently am a junior in high school.
What is the most challenging aspect of this job?
Hi, my name is Isabella and I have always wanted to become a Veterinarian so I would like to know what is the most challenging part of being a veterinarian. I chose this career through MyFutureAZ because I have 3 dogs at home that I care for whenever they are sick. This encourages me to become a veterinarian because I see how the dogs' emotions can change from when they are sick or hurt to when they are healthy. This has me asking: how do you handle compassion fatigue and maintain your own mental health? Also, how do you approach situations where a client cannot afford essential care?
What would be some up’s and downs to working with pets?
I am an 8th grade middle school student. I always found animals cute and interesting. I always see animals wandering off and in the streets looking for food or somewhere to stay. I also want to reconnect animals to their family. I used to have a dog and I would be always be scarred when my dog would run away from my house and I wouldn’t know where they are at. I would like to know what would be the best advice that I could use when I get a job in the future?
How did people that wanted to work in the medical field or more specifically in the medical field with animals know that is what you wanted to do?
What courses were your favorite and what entertained you? What did you like to do in your free time in high school? Is there anything else that helped you find out that that is what you wanted?
What are some important things to know when entering or thinking of entering large animal veterinary medicine as a technician?
I’ve also noticed that many large animal veterinarians tend to work independently when attending farm calls. Is it common for technicians to assist them, or is it more of a solo role? I’d love to hear any tips or insights about what to expect in this area of veterinary work! #Fall25
What careers should I consider?
I'm a freshman in HS and I'm starting to be expected to know what I want to do in the future but I'm really unsure. I've been told that I am creative and calm/quiet. My parents suggest I do interior design, graphic design or marketing but I'm not sure if I'd enjoy that. I'm good at working with kids, I love animals (I used to research different things like dog breeds when I was younger), fashion and cosmetics (especially makeup and skin care). I'm a gymnast, not sure if that's relevant, and my favorite subject right now is English. (I also like art and I love to read). And if possible I would love to travel and see different parts of the world. I also have about 3 1/2 years of experience working as a cashier at my grandparents business if that helps. Overall i'm asking for guidance on what careers I should research/pursue.
What are some challenges veterinarians face on the job?
Hi, I'm a middle schooler in crane and I’m interested in becoming a veterinarian.
In my future i see myself as a Marine Biologist and or Oceanographer. How can I strive for that in my future? ?
Im a 8th grader and Throughout my life I’ve waited to explore things with animals. I want to learn, study, and live on about the ocean and its creatures. What can I do from collages, to studying to prepare my future and to help me succeed with what I love? - the more I learn to love the more I can see myself in this career.
What are the Pros and Cons for studying marine biology? How do I know if marine biology is truly for me??
I am an 8th grade student who is very interested in marine biology. My whole life, I’ve been very interested in the ocean and its life. But I’ve always been curious to know if it’s truly for me. Things I’m looking forward to is studying orcas, I really like them. But I don’t know if I can actually study them and the reality of studying them.
How can I get ready/study to purse in marine biology as a high schooler ?
Hi I'm in high school, and I want to purse into marine biology, how could I get ready for university/college, such as studying or other ways. Thank you
What jobs can I get that involve taking care of Marine Life?
I have dyscalculia (which means my mind really struggles processing maths and numbers), so I can’t be a marine biologist. To be honest, my dream is just to train, clean the tanks of, feed, and take care of, marine life. Like working in a zoo but it’s ONLY for marine life, (like an aquarium). What would this job be called, how can I get qualified (I am from England, but wanna move to Australia), and if there anything I should know?!