my future careers: veterinarian and/or zookeeper
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My Future Careers: Veterinarian and/or Zookeeper . Courtney Lange. Introduction. Always had a passion for animals Growing up, I thought about my future jobs Two main focuses: veterinarian and zookeeper. Veterinarian . - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Always had a passion for animals Growing up, I thought about my future jobs Two main focuses: veterinarian and
zookeeper
Introduction
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
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