Find part-time and summer jobs in settings where you have the opportunity to interact directly with animals as well as observing human-animal interactions. These jobs might be in zoos, sanctuaries, humane societies, or shelters.
Internships are a great way to get experience. Contact research facilities, colleges, universities, and veterinarians to find opportunities.
If you are trained as an animal behaviorist and want to work with companion animals, contact local veterinarians and dog trainers to discuss your expertise.
While certification is voluntary, it illustrates professional expertise and will often give you an edge over other applicants with similar backgrounds. Contact the Animal Behavior Society at https://www.animalbehaviorsociety.org/web/committees-applied-behavior-caab.php to get more information.
- Agricultural Scientists
- Animal Breeders and Technicians
- Animal Caretakers
- Animal Handlers
- Animal Physical Therapists
- Animal Trainers
- Aquaculturists
- Aquarists
- Arborists
- Astrobiologists
- Biochemical Engineers
- Biochemists
- Bioinformatics Specialists
- Biologists
- Biomedical Engineers
- Biomedical Equipment Technicians
- Biophysicists
- Biosecurity Monitors
- Biotechnology Production Workers
- Biotechnology Research Assistants
- Botanists
- Climate Scientists
- CRISPR Scientists
- Cytogenetic Technologists
- Cytotechnologists
- Drug Developers
- Environmental Scientists
- Epidemiologists
- Epigenetics Researchers
- Genetic Counselors
- Genetic Engineers
- Genetic Genealogists
- Genetic Scientists
- Laboratory Technicians and Technologists
- Laboratory Testing Technicians
- Marine Biologists
- Medical Scientists
- Microbiologists
- Molecular and Cellular Biologists
- Naturalists
- Neuroscientists
- Nuclear Medicine Physicians
- Pathologists
- Pet Shop Workers
- Pet Sitters
- Physicians
- Preventive Medicine Physicians
- Rewilders
- Veterinarians
- Veterinary Technicians
- Zoo and Aquarium Curators and Directors
- Zookeepers
- Zoologists