My Future Careers: Veterinarian and/or

Zookeeper

Courtney Lange

Always had a passion for animals Growing up, I thought about my future jobs Two main focuses: veterinarian and

zookeeper

Introduction

Veterinarian

Average GPA of a 3.0 Graduate Record Examination (GRE), the

Veterinary College Admissions Test (VCAT) or the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT).

Only 27 colleges in U.S that meet American Veterinary Medical Association requirements

Veterinarian Background Information: Steps, Requirements and Classes

In order “to obtain a license, applicants must

have a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (D.M.V) degree from an accredited college of veterinary medicine and pass a State board examination” (“The Veterinarian Profession”).

Background Continued

diagnose medical problems, dress wounds, set

broken bones, perform surgery, prescribe and administer medicines and etc.

Can be unpleasant, physically and emotionally demanding, and sometimes dangerous

Can be fun and rewarding

What a Veterinarian Does, and the Importance

Dr. Brand explained to me that “there are

many skills that are essential when being a successful veterinarian such as strong work ethic, self-motivation, time management, communication, and study skills” (Brand).

Veterinarian Job and Importance Continued

Work under stress Often work long hours Noisy indoor environments Deal with emotional demanding owners At risk of being bitten, kicked, or scratched

Working Conditions and Work Place as a Veterinarian

Rewarding and exciting experience Internship has been an advantage

Why I Want to Become a Veterinarian/ My Recent Experiences

Zookeeper

Required to finish high school, and some

college Experiences with animal handling on farms,

vet offices, etc is important TEC Level @ First Certificate/ Diploma in

Animal Care, BTEC and NPTC Level 2 Award/ Certificate/ Diploma in Animal Care

Zookeeper Background Information: Steps, Requirements and Classes

Take care of wild animals in zoos and animal

parks Feeding, cleaning and keeping animals

healthy Working with varieties of animals

What Zookeeper’s Do and Why They’re Important

I asked Beth Miller what she had to say about

her job and she said that “this job is for a select group of people; you have to have a good attitude and put a smile on your face and be there for the animals for their own sake” (Miller).

Zookeeper Job and Importance Continued

Working Conditions and Work Place

as a Zookeeper

Work outside in all types of weather Animals can bite, kick, scratch, or spread

disease. Need to be cared for everyday, every hour Long work hours, often on holidays or

weekends

Beth Miller explains what her experiences are

like working at a zoo every day. She clarified that “the zookeepers go out in all weather conditions every day, whether it is rain or shine, snow or sleet they are outside” (Miller).

Working Conditions and Work Place Continued

Will start volunteering or shadowing at a zoo

or aquarium Have taken biology, chemistry, AP

environmental and zoology Want to branch out with other animals

Why I Want to Become a Zookeeper/ My Experiences

This research opened my eyes to both jobs Learned more about course work, working

conditions, skills and other requirements Use this research for my future

Conclusion

Animal charades I will hand out a card with a animal that you

will act out the best you can Students can raise their hand, and guess

the animal Whoever guesses it right will be next

Activity- Nation Pet Week