Work Environment
Most taxidermists work 40 hours a week, although overtime is not uncommon during certain times of the year. Taxidermists with their own shops may have to work long hours, especially when first starting out. They often work with strong chemicals, glues, hand and power tools, and possibly diseased animals. They can sit or stand if working on smaller animals. However, creating larger mammal displays requires more physical work, such as climbing or squatting.
Earnings - Outlook - Resources & Associations and more
Are you a student? You may have FREE access.
Vault partners with thousands of colleges, universities and academic institutions to provide students with FREE access to our premium content. To determine if your school is a partner, please enter your school email address below.
Related Professions
- Animal Caretakers
- Animal Trainers
- Anthropologists
- App Services Workers
- Arborists
- Archaeologists
- Archivists
- Artists
- Book Conservators
- Cleaning Service Owners
- Conservators and Conservation Technicians
- Dry Cleaning and Laundry Workers
- Education Directors and Museum Teachers
- Environmental Education Program Directors
- Ethnoscientists
- Exhibit Designers
- Funeral Home Workers
- Gallery Owners and Directors
- Genealogical Researchers
- Grant Coordinators and Writers
- Grounds Managers
- Historic Preservationists
- Home Health Care Aides
- Household Workers
- Landscapers
- Lawn and Gardening Service Owners
- Life Coaches
- Museum Attendants
- Museum Directors and Curators
- Museum Technicians
- National Park Service Employees
- Painters and Paperhangers
- Personal Care Aides
- Pest Control Workers
- Pet Sitters
- Professional Organizers
- Spa Managers
- Swimming Pool Servicers
- Tattoo Artists
- Tour Guides
- Zoo and Aquarium Curators and Directors
- Zookeepers
- Zoologists