Is it possible to do something that you love, and
make money doing it? Most definitely it is if you love working with
animals! There happens to be a number of jobs that make decent money,
and they all have to do with working, playing, or studying animals.
This brief article gives you a summary of the Top 5 most popular jobs
with animals, how much you get paid doing them, and whether your
personality characteristics fit the job.

• Veterinarian:

A Doctor that treats animals (usually dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, rabbits, rats, mice, and other “pocket pets”).

o Vet Technician - $ 18,500 to $40,000


o Doctors of veterinary medicine (DVM) average government- $54,000


o DMV Owner – average $79,600


o DMV practice employee – average $38,700

* This career
is great for you if: You get along with people and animals, can work by
yourself and aren’t afraid of hard work, like solving puzzles and
problems, love science and have excellent study habits, and have an
understanding of animal behavior.

• Pet Sitter & Exerciser Entrepreneur:

Part
time to full time pet walking and overnight care. Usually entails one
or more of morning, afternoon, or evening visits, as well as trips to
the vet, groomer, and/or trainer. Feedings, playing, exercising, and
occasionally health care treatments.

o Single Person - $30,000 to $45,000 per year


o Two people - $60,000 to $90,000 per year


o Large Business - $100,000 or more

* This career is
great for you if: You are trustworthy and responsible, you have a good
work ethic and can be self motivated, love playing and exercising
(especially with pets), understand good customer service, and have
flexible work hours.

• Dog Trainer:

Professional in Dog Behavior and Motivation. Can train dogs’ obedience as well as more detailed tricks.

o Hired trainers entry level – minimum wage


o With experience - $25,000 to $50,00


o Run Own Business – Unlimited

• Exotic Animal Trainer:

Trains
various animals for movies, TV, theme parks, and more. Specialties
could be: dogs, cats, rodents, birds, horses, monkeys, lions, tigers,
dolphins, other sea life and other mammals.


o Starting - $30 hour

o Experienced - $25,000 to $50,000


* This career is great for you if: You are not afraid of wild
animal, like to travel, have the stamina for tedious and long working
hours, and love training animals.

• Zoologist and Wildlife Management:

Wildlife
Ecologists and Zoologists study plants and animals and try to
understand how they can thrive in a particular environment to try and
help them. Endangered species and conservation are highlighted.

o Bachelor’s degree entry level - $18,000- $21,000 a year


o With experience - $35,000 - $75,000 a year

* This career is great for you if: You like to work outdoors, want
to preserve the earth and its diversity, are patient, and can work with
people or by yourself for long hours.