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Animal Care and Service Workers

• Animal lovers get satisfaction in this occupation, but the work can be unpleasant, physically and emotionally demanding, and sometimes dangerous.

• Most workers are trained on the job, but employers generally prefer to hire people who have experience with animals; some jobs require a bachelor's degree in biology, animal science, or a related field.

• Most positions will present good employment opportunities; however, keen competition is expected for jobs as zookeepers and marine mammal trainers.

  are relatively low.

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

• Animal lovers get satisfaction from this occupation, but aspects of the work can be unpleasant, physically and emotionally demanding, and sometimes dangerous.

• Entrants generally complete a 2-year or 4-year veterinary technology program and must pass a State examination.

  is expected to grow much faster than average.

• Overall job opportunities should be excellent; however, keen competition is expected for jobs in zoos and aquariums.