Careers With Animals

When students think about working with animals, they often picture one role: veterinarian. However, there are many other animal-related careers, some requiring university or college training, others needing only hands-on experience or short courses. 

Some other animal-related career examples include: 

• Animal Care Attendant 

• Pet Groomer 

• Animal Behaviourist 

• Bylaw Enforcement Officer 

• Animal Protection Officer 

• Livestock, Poultry, or Dairy Producer 

• Swine Technician 

• Humane Educator 

• Animal Nutrition Specialist 

• Farrier 

• Ecologist 

• Biologist 

• Animal policy and law 

Whether you’re interested in animal health, behaviour, welfare, training, or education, there are plenty of opportunities for those seeking a career to improve the lives of animals. 

For more information, visit the Alberta Learning Information Service (ALIS) Occupational Profiles website.