How do I go about getting a job involved with animals and wildlife?

How do I go about getting a job involved with animals and wildlife?


I am NOT interested in a vet, trainer, or animal control. Does anyone have any career experience with helping/rehabilitating wildlife? Monkeys for the blind? Anything pertaining to wildlife? Animal research? If so, how do I get started?How do I go about getting a job involved with animals and wildlife?
Volunteer! If you have a zoo nearby ask them if you can shovel s#@t on the weekends. It might open doors for you. Also contact your local forestry service about wounded animals and where they were sent for help. Deer, squirrels, hawks...ect. Good luck!How do I go about getting a job involved with animals and wildlife?
Most good wildlife jobs require one of two things:


You either get a lot of education and voluntary or low-paying experience (research, government, or consultant)


OR


You live off of scraps and any donation someone will give you (rehabilitation, zoos).





There are plenty of good jobs once you have a Master's degree or PhD, but you'll have a very hard time finding anything pernanent unless you have a graduate degree.





If you are desperate to start earning money, apply at a pet store.

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