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Working with Animals Issue

Career Ideas

If you love animals, then working with them can be the ideal career choice.

But be warned, a career with animals isn't for everyone. Animal jobs require skill, a great deal of patience and some tasks can be down right dirty. 

Interview - Belinda Jennings

Belinda Jennings founded Pet Spoons - a really interesting way to work with animals. 

Have a look at how your creative urges can get a scratch working with animals...
 

Interview - Evan De Gooyer

Evan had a dream - to combine his love for farming with his passion for animals. 

Learn how you can work towards your dream to work with animals.
 

Interview - Jonathan Whitelaw

Jonathan Whitelaw talks to TBQ about Woofers World, a business he started and operates with his wife. 

From dog walking to animal sleepovers, Woofers World does it all!
 

Interview - Jose Altuna

TBQ talks to Jose about how he became a Zoo Keeper - this is a highly competitive job so learn from one of the best in the industry!

Learn everything from the most interesting parts of the job to the most difficult.
 

Young Achievers

For some, choosing what they want to do in life is easy. They just follow their hearts!

TBQ talks to Rachel Bryant, Brenton Advulla and Emma Richardson.

 

Term Challenge

You can see there are many career opportunities for those interested in working with animals!

Just remember - working with animals is not just holding soft fluffy cuddly puppy dogs! There are a range of skills which will ensure your success with animals.

My Career Plan

Whatever career path you may be interested in, the benefit of thinking about the education and skills you need to get there means you can prepare for it now.

Even if you decide down the track not to follow this career path - you will still have developed a strong set of skills that you can transfer into a future career that does interest you.

Core Skills

'If only you could get paid to pat the dog! Well maybe you can! 
There are lots of people who would happily hand over the maintenance side of owning a pet to someone who cares!

By developing the following skills you will be ready to enter an exciting career working with animals.

Q & A

Our resident career path expert answers your questions about your future career, career-life skills and school-related issues.

Read on or send us a question.

Quiz Biz

Think you would love to work with animals?
 
Think about what you have read and test your knowledge by answering the following questions.
 

Quiz Biz Answers

Find the answers to the Quiz Biz here.

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