WHY CHOOSE ANIMAL CARE AS A CAREER?

BY R BHARATH :-

Most people would agree that a job where you get to hang out with dogs, cats, puppies, kittens, birds and other assorted fur balls all day would be pretty much perfect. But for those that need a bit more convincing, here is a list of reasons why a career working in animal care may just be the best job pathway in the world!

1. You can spend all your days with furry and feathery friends

Let’s face it, animals really are the best thing ever. They have so much personality and so much love to give. You can dress any way you want, have bed hair, talk a lot, or not at all, make bad jokes, or sing off key. They’re not going to judge you, they’re going to take you as you are. From big Great Dane dogs, to princess-like Persian cats, squeaky budgies cuddly rabbits, birds, primates there’s no doubting that each animal has its own individual personality. Getting to know them is not only fun, but it’s a little like hanging out with a best friend, all day, every day. So really, what could be better than being able to spend your days keeping company, caring for and playing with these amazing creatures? Nothing!

2. You will wave goodbye to the Monday blues

It’s 3 pm, you’re sitting at your desk feeling the slump approach as you stare at the computer screen. You’re wondering what you will do for dinner, and weighing up whether eating a second lunch is really such a bad idea and worry about getting back to work the next day.
We all have been there. Working with animals frees you from office life. More than likely at 3 pm, you will be knee deep in aviary work, feeding work or some new challenges. Instead of finding excuses to go to the office kitchen for a cup of tea, you could be working on nest boxes for birds, toys and enrichment for animals, planning the next feed. The opportunities for work is endless.

3. You can become an animal behaviour specialist

Ever wondered what was going on behind an animal’s behaviour? What that tone of bark meant? Why a cat hisses or strikes out? What does a bird call mean? Just like Dr. Doolittle, as an animal care worker, you’ll learn to speak the language of animals. You learn what their behaviour means and what their signals are.

4. You will build an understanding with Feathered and Furry friends

Having a working knowledge of how to spot signs of illness and injury in animals, you will be perfectly placed to help get your furry friends help, and care for them in recovery. Imagine being able to make a real difference to the quality of life of yours and others’ beloved pets or the joy of being able to help an animal that can’t speak up when it is in pain!

5. You can be your own boss/ Entrepreneur

There are so many career paths you can take as an animal care worker. You can work in a pet store, aquarium, in a kennel or cattery, in a vet clinic, or a grooming salon; or you can start your very own business as a dog walker, groomer, pet sitter, or dog trainer. When you work for yourself, you set the rules. You decide where you work, when you work, what you do and what clients you want to take on. How’s that for carving your own path!

6. You’ll get fit while hanging out with all the furry and feathered friends

Animal care field unlike a desk job is an on field job where you are always on your toes with new challenges every day of work. You have to move around, do physical work in enclosures, with plants which keeps you fit too.