Beth BruntonUniversity of the Sunshine Coast

Mooloolaba in the 80’s

I loved animals from an early age…

School was alright… sometimes I got bored. I didn’t study as hard as I should have but I did pretty well. I liked science. I had a few ideas about the future…

I was good at arguing – maybe a lawyer?I was good with numbers - maybe accounting?I loved spending time with animals –what about a vet?

Veterinarian Vet nurse Zookeeper

University? How hard could it be?

Did I have good enough grades?

Mature age alternative entry into Bachelor of Science at University of the Sunshine Coast

Accepted into Veterinary Medicine in 2002 at the University of Queensland

I changed my mind!

Things don’t always turn out the way that we expect them to …

Graduated Bachelor of Science (Zoology and Ecology) 2003

Worked in many different types of jobs in Australia and overseas

Some I could never have imagined even existed…

Just because you’re good at something doesn’t mean you should do it.

Determination and perseverance can get you anywhere. It’s about the journey not the destination There is always more than one way to pursue your

dreams. My journey in pursuing my passion for helping animals

still continues…

Research Animal training Wildlife caring Tour guide Outdoor education Animal health: vets, vet nurses, pathologist,

complementary healthy like chiropractor, physio, massage.

Pet care services

My PhD research Teaching about research

methods, biodiversity and wildlife conservation.

USC Wildlife management committee

My journey (so far…)Let’s start in the beginning…Slide Number 3High School daysFollowing my passion..Journey to universityA long winding journey..Centre for Marine Studies – UQ�BrisbaneLemur patrol, Fota Wildlife Park, IrelandSlide Number 10Wildlife Friends of Thailand Rehabilitation Centre - ThailandSlide Number 12Lessons along the wayYou can work with animals in so many ways!My role at USC