TURN YOU PASSION FOR ANIMALS INTO A PROFESSION

BY SOHAM MUKHERJEE :- 

One of the main reasons why an animal-centric career is not that popular in India is because a lot of people are not aware of the plethora of opportunities and career options it provides. While working with animals is a ‘dream job’ for most people they seldom manage to convert it into their career.

There is no shortage of career options in the animal care and management sector. The traditional options that are well-known include being a veterinarian, veterinary assistant or a para-vet, dog trainers, or a pet shop owner. There are however many more options that are relatively more hands-on and cater to your specific interests, skills, training & experience. Some examples for the same are: being an animal keeper, nutrition expert, behaviorist, curator, collection manager, conservationist, educationist, etc., and work in a variety of zoological organizations and institutions across India and abroad.

The animal care and management sector is quite possibly the most flexible sector to work in. It allows you to derive happiness from your work and maintain a work-life balance as well. You can make a difference in the lives of the animals you love so much. We often fail to realize that we need animals as much as they need us.

If animals are your passion and you have a drive-in you to work with them, you can’t let superficial problems get in your way. We doubt there can be anything more surreal than working with animals and having a steady inflow of income as well while constantly adding to your knowledge bank because you never stop learning with animals. Every animal is different and that allows you to constantly get better at what you do.

WHAT ARE SOME CAREER OPTIONS THAT ARE UPCOMING IN INDIA

Some of the jobs mentioned above are in high demand right now. For example, the zoological collections working with exotic species are booming. They are in constant need of trained professionals to scientifically manage the animals in conservation, breeding programs, and captive care facilities. Gone are the days were working with animals consisted of walking your neighbor’s dog or feeding the street dogs. You have a chance to follow your dreams and make them come true!

If you love working with animals, you’ll never be bored of the variety of jobs – right from feeding, handling, veterinary assistance to hand-raising, enrichment, and overall care. This also allows you to gain some great practical experience, and this is where Life Science Education Trust’s science-based training program comes in. It eases you perfectly into the seemingly intimidating world of exotic animal care and management.

STEADY JOB GROWTH

Usually, people deter from having an animal-centric career mainly because they don’t think they can attain a steady job and adequate financial success. We’re here to tell you that this is absolutely incorrect, especially when it comes to hands-on jobs with animals. With the new work scope and opportunities coming up in India, being professionally trained will help sky-rocket your career like no other. Employers are always on the lookout for young, passionate people who have a knack for working with animals.

NEW UPCOMING INFRASTRUCTURE                                                                            

A very infamous grievance in the animal sector was that there is hardly enough infrastructure/amenities to learn how to work with animals. While working with animals, start at the grass-roots level, you do need good infrastructure to learn all the basic essentials to become a professional in the field.

LSET understands this and hence we have a holistic center for learning for all animal lovers who wish to get trained in the art and science of animal care and management. With its state-of-the-art amenities spread over 2 acres of farm area and 30,000 sq. ft. of well-equipped workshop area, a wide array of activities and animals, it is the perfect place to build a strong foundation for a competent entry into the satisfying world of animal-based careers.

THERE IS A JOB AVAILABLE AT ANY EDUCATIONAL LEVEL

While you need to wait to get a Bachelor’s degree at least in all other fields, a big pro of animal-centric careers is that you can get a job at any educational level. Even if you have just completed your 12th. The most important requirements are your core interests, skills, and experience. There is no substitute for these basic requirements.

LSET provides you with the perfect opportunity to get an early kick-start to your future. With its hands-on activities as well as professionally curated modules, you can get a holistic experience of your career options and the path that you want to choose. Now you don’t have any excuse to not pursue an animal-centric career.

IMPORTANCE OF PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE

If you’re not much of a sitting-in-office type person, this line of work is the best for you. While it is extremely important to learn and understand the fundamental concepts, this field leans more towards the practical side – this means you’ll always be on your toes. This is the only career option that values practical experience more than theory alone. So instead of sitting in front of a desk for hours, you spend quality time with animals, and at the same time, learn everything you need to. You’d be surprised to know the amount of learning you can amass by spending just a few minutes with an animal!

Here, at LSET, we ensure that you have the most premium and helpful practical experiences. From working with all kinds of exotic species that you can imagine to getting trained in various vocational skills to improving self-confidence, we make it all happen. We also incubate zealous candidates on the right path to a successful career-oriented future. You’ve got the passion? We got the infrastructure. With some of the most qualified mentors, you will become the best version of yourself.

YOU’RE ALWAYS ON YOUR TOES 

If we had to choose one thing that appeals to us the most when it comes to establishing a career in animal care, it is that every single day is different! You honestly never stop learning, and each day is extremely fulfilling. The animals can give you a run for your money but in the most satisfying way ever. For you it might just be studying the animal; but for the animal, you build a rapport with them for life.

If there is one thing you take away from this article, it should be the fact that you can pursue your dream of working with animals and be financially stable at the same time. You don’t have to crush your passion anymore just to do something mainstream. Just remember that there is no substitute for experience. At the end of the day, if you truly have the passion, interest, and skill set, nothing can stand in your way.

LSET has made its mission to ensure every young animal lover’s dream in India doesn’t get trampled under the misguided conception of not being successful while working with animals. Its research and development programs coupled with extensive practical training will alleviate your passion to join the fast-growing field of animal care and management.