Career Planning ANIMAL careers. zoo keeping As a Career. Information about a career as a zookeeper. Guide to zoological Parks careers. Advice for students interested in http://www.fcps.k12.va.us/FairfaxHS/career/exploration.html
Science Careers Web: Biological Science Career Info The site describes how animal behaviorists help pets, are in zoos, always consider zoo keeping as a Career (http//www.aazk.org/Career/career.htm), http://www.sciencecareersweb.net/BioWeb/BioCareers.htm
Extractions: Careers in the Biological Sciences Has anyone ever told you that You Can Teach Science! http://www2.nsta.org/careers/default.asp )? The National Science Teachers Association has a detailed description on how to prepare to get in the classroom, and what to expect! The American Institute of Biological Sciences has a broad but useful description of Careers in Biology http://www.aibs.org/careers/index.html ). This web page discusses what jobs biologists have, new directions in biological careers, what education and training is required, and life science careers for the future. One place to start and get a general overview of the field is with Careers in Biology http://www.sicb.org/cib/index.html ) prepared by The Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology Educational Council. Lots of information is compiled here on several career options in biology, such as animal behavior, comparative endocrinology, comparative physiology and biochemistry, ecology and evolution, invertebrate zoology, neurobiology, systematic and evolutionary biology, integrative and comparative issues, and vertebrate morphology. The Carolina Biological Supply Company has an online newsletter that contains an article discussing Biology Careers for the Next Century http://www.carolina.com/tips/97aug/tips897a.htm
Minnesota Zoo/Education/Career Day careers to be covered include veterinary medicine, zoo keeping, education, fish management, dolphin training, and animal handling. http://www.mnzoo.com/education/misc/career.asp
Extractions: May 6, 2006 Join Minnesota Zoo professionals in these exciting seminars to learn about science careers and receive practical advice on how to prepare for the future. Career Seminars are designed for students in grades 7-12 and adults wishing to change careers. Professionals will recommend college programs, discuss how volunteering and related-work experience can make an impact, and explain what they do in their day-to-day activities. Careers to be covered include veterinary medicine, zoo keeping, education, fish management, dolphin training, and animal handling. Naturalists will provide behind-the-scenes tours of the tropics area for all participants. Participants can attend each seminar, or choose only the ones that are of interest to them. The cost for this event is $27.50. To obtain a registration form please call 952-431-9466
Laker Log: Lake Superior State University Alumni Association for zoo veterinary medical record keeping and is used by about 150 zoos Most of them have gone on to careers in either a zoo or other wildlife work. http://alumni.lssu.edu/lakerlog/cyd_fa2004.phtml
Extractions: Alumni Home Laker Log Archive Submit a Story Printed in the Fall 2004 issue of the Laker Log. A conservationist, by definition, is someone who advocates and promotes conservation especially of natural resources. Cyd Shields Teare, Class of 1982, can be described as just that. Cyd is the hospital manager for White Oak Conservation Center, a privately held conservation organization near Jacksonville , Florida . It is a worldclass breeding and research facility concentrating on endangered and threatened species from the Mississippi sandhill crane to the Indian rhinoceros. Cyd is a Laker in a direct, yet strangely round-about way. She attended LSSC for two years, starting in 1976. She transferred to the Medical Institute of Minnesota to complete her Associate Degree as a Veterinary Technician in 1979. A veterinary technician internship followed in Fort Wayne , Indiana before coming back to the Sault to wrap up a BS in Medical Technology. She then earned her Medical Technology Certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists in 1982. The Lake State alumna is one of two people who developed and refined the Medical Animal Record Keeping System (MedARKS), software designed for keeping medical records in a zoo. Because zoological institutions around the world are using MedARKS to store their medical records in the same format, information can now be pooled, thus giving clinicians a better database to make informed medical decisions on the rare species in their care.
Fairfax High School Career Center - Career Exploration ANIMAL careers; zoo keeping As a Career Information about a career as a zookeeper. Guide to zoological Parks careers Advice for students interested in http://k12.albemarle.org/Monticello/departments/guidance/Cexploration.htm
About The Sacramento Zoo--Career Opportunities General Career Information zoo careers Jobs Volunteering Resources Although some zoo keepers have a twoyear degree, most jobs now require a four-year http://www.saczoo.com/5_getinvolved/_career.htm
Extractions: With Exotic Animals? Zoos, aquariums and marine parks offer a wonderful opportunity to work with exotic animals. But there are many other organizations that offer the same careers, with a slightly different focus. Rehabilitation groups, wildlife sanctuaries, nature centers, and private animal education facilities are sprouting up around the country, and each offers different experiences for their employees. For starters, do some research to find out which organizations are in your area. The Internet is a valuable tool in finding many of the private institutions. Call or make an appointment to stop by and ask what careers are available and what kind of experience they require. Most, if not all, animal facilities have some brochure or seminar aimed at people entering the career field. This can provide you with ideas or answers to your questions. Next, begin to volunteer at the facility of your choice. You want to make sure youll enjoy the job as much as you think you will before you head down the career path. Volunteering is often the best way to get your foot in the door. It is a good way to put some animal experience on your résumé. Some animal facilities even partner with local schools to allow students to earn credits or community service hours.
Careers With Animals Wildlife Management and zoos There are a number of career options where you can Vets may also go into exotic animal medicine, practicing in a zoo or http://www.ahsc.arizona.edu/uac/career/careeranimals.htm
Extractions: Photographer of us love animals and, as young people, spend at least some time considering a career that keeps us in the company of our animal friends. Some of us choose career paths which take us away from animals but maintain contact through our animal companions; others want a career that will keep animals as the focal point of their lives. The information provided in this presentation will introduce you to some of the many careers where you can work with or around animals. Farming and Ranching: Animal Breeding, Handling, and Training Animal Welfare Organizations: Wildlife Management and Zoos: Careers in Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health Science: There are only 27 veterinary colleges in the United States, and many accept only students who are residents of their state. States without veterinary colleges usually have contracted arrangements with states which do have schools to ensure that animal lovers from all states have the opportunity to attain their dream of becoming a veterinarian. These days, the entrance rate into vet school is about 1 out of 2.5 applicants for applicants. The rate is considerably lower for students from states with out a veterinary college. Thus, it always pays to be the very best student you can.
Wildlife Careers - National Zoo| FONZ Preparing for a career in wildlife. Brought to you by the National zoo FONZ. direct contact with animals include veterinary technician, zoo keeper, http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Education/WildlifeCareers/
Extractions: Preparing for a Wildlife Career There are many careers involving wild animals, or related to wildlife and conservation, that you might think about pursuing. Many require extensive education in various fields within the life sciences. The following information applies primarily to these kind of careers. Academic Training The best way to begin a career working with animals is to expand your general understanding of animals and the habitats in which they live. To do this, many people study natural sciences, such as biology, zoology, and ecology, in high school and college. You can begin at any time by reading all you can about animals and habitats. You can also look into taking classes offered by your local zoo or natural history museum. Grade School: For children who think an animal-related career is an exciting possibility, working hard in all subjects in school is the best way to start. A good understanding of science and math concepts will help students continue to master those subjects in subsequent years.
Employment Opportunities At Woodland Park Zoo Although zookeeping is not a highpaying career, not is there much room for they may collect urine, feces or other samples to be analyzed by the vet. http://zoo.org/zoo_info/involved/kpr_faq.htm
Extractions: It is important to remember that zoo animals, while they live in captivity, are not tame and could cause serious injury. Some zoo animals, depending on how they were raised, may be unaccustomed to humans. Unlike a wild animal that might flee from a person, a captive animal accustomed to humans might approach a person and could easily cause injury. Due to safety issues, in many zoos, including Woodland Park Zoo, close contact between zoo animals and zookeepers is very limited and is strictly managed. Even with young animals, zookeepers try to avoid hand raising the young, preferring to allow the parents to raise their offspring as naturally as possible. When young are raised by their parents they learn important social interactions and communication appropriate for their species. Also, parent-raised young retain a more cautious attitude towards humans, creating a safer situation for the zookeepers who work with the animals when they become adults.
Primate Info Net: Veterinary Medicine Veterinary medicine is an exciting career with opportunities in many I was an animal keeper in the Primate Department of the Brookfield zoo for many http://pin.primate.wisc.edu/resources/careers/ramer.html
Extractions: Welcome to Primate Info Net! If you can read this...YOU SHOULD UPDATE YOUR BROWSER. The browser you are using is NOT standards-compliant. Updating it will enhance your experience on Primate Info Net and most other websites you visit. Go to Advanced Search FEEDBACK Home About ... Careers in Primatology Jan C. Ramer Indianapolis Zoo Veterinary Services P.O. Box 22309 Indianapolis, IN 46222 USA E-Mail: jramer@mail.indyzoo.com Phone: 317-630-2091 FAX: 317-630-5154 Veterinary medicine is an exciting career with opportunities in many interesting specialty areas. Those of us interested in primate medicine must be creative, flexible, and persistent because job opportunities in primate medicine are not numerous and can be competitive. Positions available in primate medicine include zoological gardens and laboratory animal medicine facilities including primate centers and public and private research facilities. Rare opportunities are sometimes available doing field work with free ranging primates and in private practices that offer service for sanctuaries or pet primates. What do primate veterinarians do? Just like your pet's veterinarian or your own doctor, we work toward a preventative medicine program that strives to keep the monkeys in our charge healthy through routine vaccines and physical examinations, and we try to diagnose medical problems and treat them early in the disease. Those of us who care for captive primates are also involved in animal care decisions, behavioral enrichment programs, reviewing research protocols to make sure animals will be well cared for during experiments, investigating disease outbreaks or new treatment options for the animals, breeding programs and public education, just to name a few. Those who work with free living primates have similar concerns but must take a different approach, and are involved in disease monitoring, decisions about when to intervene, public policy regarding the reserves and public education.
Pre-Veterinary zoo Keeper. Resources available in the Career Resource Lab, LU 235 Opportunities in Veterinary Medicine careers (OCC 222) Opportunities in zoo careers http://www.bsu.edu/students/careers/article/0,1370,143334-10695-32440,00.html
Extractions: INFORMATION CENTER Animal Science Career Guide Explore careers in Animal Science with the following links to job descriptions, which include information such as daily activities, skill requirements, salary and training required. To learn more about Animal Science, follow the related links below the career descriptions section. Home Careers Skills Schools ... About Animal Science Career Descriptions Marine Biology Careers
Zoo Careers : Utah's Hogle Zoo The careers involving zoo and aquarium animals have evolved significantly most entrylevel keeper positions now require at least an associates degree. http://www.hoglezoo.org/education/zoo.careers.php
Extractions: 1 user on this page Zoo Careers ZOO AND AQUARIUM CAREERS Zoo and aquarium work is not always fun and games, nor does it always deal directly with animals. However, most of the work does require physical strength and endurance, the ability to make detailed observations, make quick decisions and keep detailed records. It takes an incredible commitment to care for captive animals and maintain a recreational facility, seven days a week, 24 hours a day, rain or shine. Zoo and aquarium employees find vast rewards in what they do. By providing the best quality care possible for their animals and educational opportunities for their guests, they know that they are doing whatever they can to further conservation efforts around the world. REQUIREMENTS Students wishing to pursue animal-related careers should carefully review the curriculum of the schools they wish to attend, as some programs focus more on zoo and aquarium training than others. Students interested in the business side of zoo and aquarium operations should concentrate on skills related such as accounting, public relations, marketing, personnel/business management, etc. Whatever your career goal, guidance counselors can offer assistance in determining the most appropriate course of study.
Other Careers In Veterinary Medicine careers Jobs in Marine Biology from Stanford University s Hopkins Marine Station. zoo Keeper/zoo Management Current zoo job listings from the AZA http://www.vin.com/Careers/OtherCareers.htm
Extractions: Home Other Careers in Veterinary Medicine You don't have to become a veterinarian to work with animals. You may work in the field of veterinary medicine as a registered veterinary technician, veterinary assistant, or hospital manager. Our Veterinary Support Personnel Network (VSPN) is the premier online community for veterinary paraprofessionals. Click here to learn more about VSPN including how to enroll, subscription pricing, and more. The following are some links to other online resources ranging from careers in Animal Behavior to a career as a Zookeeper. Animal Behavior
American Zoo And Aquarium Association careers in Zoos and Aquariums. Requirements Salaries Types of Positions An animal keeper s salary can range from minimum wage to more than $30000 a http://www.aza.org/ForEveryone/Careers/
Extractions: Also of interest Aquarium and Zoo Facilities Association is the professional association for managers of construction and facilities maintenance in zoos, wildlife parks and aquariums worldwide. American Association of Zoo Keepers is dedicated to the important role keepers play in providing professional care to captive wild animals. American Association of Zoo Veterinarians is the professional organization for veterinarians who work with exotic animals under captive management. Animal Behavior Management Alliance Association of Zoo and Aquarium Docents has information on volunteering at zoos and aquariums. Association of Zoo Veterinary Technicians is dedicated to all aspects of quality veterinary technical care in the field of zoo animal medicine. Association of Zoological Horticulture is dedicated to the advancement of horticulture in zoological parks, gardens and aquariums. International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators is dedicated to providing and advancing the most professional, effective, and humane care and handling of birds in all habitats. International Marine Animal Trainers Association fosters communication, professionalism, and cooperation among those who serve marine mammal science through training, public display, research, husbandry, conservation, and education.
Como Zoo - Zoo Careers While surgical procedures are few and far apart, zoo vets are kept busy with A typical day for a keeper at Como zoo begins at 630 am After checking in http://www.comozooconservatory.org/zoo/zoocareers.html
Extractions: Zoo Careers Accredited zoos and aquariums employ over 30,000 people in the U.S. Positions vary greatly from zoo to zoo, as do job titles. Some positions are seasonal, to accomodate visitors during busy months. Zoos employ not just zookeepers, but also aquarists, horticulturists, veterinarians, veterinary technicians, animal trainers, tour guides, engineers, educators, interpretive naturalists and people to work in administration, food services, exhibit design, groundscrew and operations. Check out the American Zoo and Aquarium Association's website to learn more. As Como Zoo is owned and operated by the City of St. Paul, open positions are posted by the City. For more information, see the City of St. Paul website or the volunteer/intern page. A Glimpse into Life of a Zoo Veterinarian Vets from the University of Minnesota examine the teeth of one of Como Zoo's Siberian (Amur) tigers while the tiger is anesthesized. Como Zoo is fortunate to be situated less than a mile away from the University of Minnesota St. Paul campus. The University Veterinary Teaching Hospital provides the majority of veterinary services for the Zoo. Como Zoo's veterinarian, Dr. Ralph Farnsworth manages all the on-site treatment and care of Como Zoo's animals. He works with other specialists from the University Vet Hospitals, as needed.
San Antonio Zoo And Aquarium - Jobs At The Zoo The Health Center zoo Keeper is responsible for primary care, feeding, Assist in nontechnical aspects of vet care. Monitor behavior and health of http://www.sazoo-aq.org/general/zookeepAHC.html
Extractions: Effective immediately the Animal Health Center has an opening for a Zoo Keeper (starting pay: $7.87/hr.) The Health Center Zoo Keeper is responsible for primary care, feeding, and cleaning of animals housed in the Health Center, including animals in quarantine, under medical treatment or emergency care. The Health Center Zoo Keeper is responsible for the cleanliness and proper stocking of treatment rooms, wards, and necropsy room. The Health Center Zoo Keeper reports to the Health Center Supervisor. Essential Functions: Establish and maintain positive, cooperative, and effective working relations with fellow employees. Constantly exhibit a customer service attitude, a smile, and an obvious interest in visitor comfort and service. Communicate with the public in a courteous and tactful manner and assist visitors with questions and directions to various areas of the Zoo. Address the visitor - do not wait to be asked. Remove trash and debris from public areas; i.e. pick up litter whenever you see it.
Extractions: up 15th ECVIM-CA congress The 15th congress of the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine - Companion Animals (ECVIM-CA) will be held in Glasgow, Scotland from 1-3 September, 2005. This site provides information on the scientific programme, online submission of research abstracts, precongress meetings, the congress venue and travel arrangements, and links to the commercial sponsors of this congress. veterinary medicine small animal practice conferences Europe ... 5th international conference of animal health information specialists The 5th international conference of animal health information specialists (5ICAHIS) will be held at the University of Pretoria, South Africa from 4-7 July 2005. This Web site provides information on the conference theme (specifically how libraries are trying to harness electronic/digital data), information on the preliminary programme and registration, how to submit a paper, and contact details for the 5ICAHIS scientific committee. This conference is aimed at veterinary librarians and information specialists working within animal health in both developed and developing countries. This Web site is hosted on the Web by the Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria. veterinary medicine information science conferences animal health ... AAPS PharmSci : challenges and issues in veterinary pharmacology and animal health - 2002 This "Theme Issue" of the AAPS PharmSci, the online journal of the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) focuses on veterinary medicine and is titled "Challenges and Issues in Veterinary Pharmacology and Animal Health - 2002." This peer-reviewed issue contains seven full-text review articles, topics covered include linking human and veterinary health; biologics and delivery systems; antimicrobial resistance; human food safety and veterinary drugs; veterinary dosage forms; clinical pharmacology in animal health; and veterinary drug development.
