Are you thinking of working with animals? Studying Animal Care at MidKent College can lead to various job opportunities, such as animal caretaker, veterinary assistant, zoologist, animal trainer, pet groomer, zookeeper and so much more. Find the ideal career for you in this quick blog.
However, there are some unusual and interesting jobs you can go into after studying Animal Management such as:
• Wildlife rehabilitator
• Zoo exhibit designer
• Animal behaviourist
• Animal communicator
• Pet food taster
• Animal massage therapist
• Pet nutritionist
• Pet detective.
Salary examples in the industry
Veterinary nurses:
• Entry-level veterinary nurses can earn between £17,793 - £22,300
• Up five years' experience salaries range from £20,388 - £23,550
• Senior veterinary nurses can earn up to £38,600, with the average salary being around £28,000.
Zookeeper:
• Entry-level zookeepers can earn between £12,000 - £14,000
• Experienced zookeepers can earn around £16,000 - £20,000
• Head zookeepers can earn up to £25,000 or more.
Zoologist:
• Entry level can earn around £18,000 - £25,000
• Zoologists with several years' experience can earn between £25,000 - £30,000
• Senior zoologists can earn up to £45,000+.
Interested in Animal Management? Apply now.
Source for pay scales - www.prospects.ac.uk
