Career questions tagged animal-care


Can I do two careers at once?
Can I become a veterinary technician and an sonographer/ultrasound technician? I wish to work with animals and become a tech in vet med but need something to pay as well and seem to find this career a go idea. Can I be both? If not at the same time, could I still get the career for both at different points, like do one first and then do another?

What majors are for animal care careers?
What should I major in to work hands-on with animals (animal care like brushing, feeding, cleaning, walking, or training them)? I looked into zoology, psychology, and animal science and I don't know if any of them are what I'm looking for. I also don't know if I should go to college for this type of career. If there are colleges that have the major I'm looking for, then which ones are best suited for what I want to do?

Is it emotionally draining to be a veterinary-technician?
Are you able to help in surgeries? What does a vet technician do?

Do I need a degree or is there a different way?
Do I need a degree to achieve my goal of becoming a zookeeper? If I don’t what other path options are there? And If I don’t get a degree does that not make me as competitive in the future when looking for a job?

What are the most important things that I can do to get on track to becoming a Zoologist?
Hello! I am in high school and looking to maybe start a career in Zoology. Are there any things I can do to help me get on a sound track for college? In addition, what are some study tips you have for studying zoology (I know there is a lot of information)? Thanks!