Exploring Careers in the Animal Sector

• Further Education (Key Stage 5)

Exploring Careers in the Animal Sector

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will have a comprehensive understanding of popular careers in the animal sector, including entry requirements, average salaries, soft skills, and subject-specific skills.

What do you already know about careers in the animal sector?

Veterinary Nurse

Entry requirements: Relevant animal care qualifications. Average salary: $30,000-$35,000. Soft skills: Compassion, attention to detail. Subject-specific skills: Animal anatomy, nursing techniques.

Veterinary Surgeon

Entry requirements: Veterinary degree. Average salary: $80,000-$100,000. Soft skills: Communication, decision-making. Subject-specific skills: Surgical techniques, animal pathology.

Dog Grooming

Entry requirements: Grooming certification. Average salary: $25,000-$30,000. Soft skills: Patience, creativity. Subject-specific skills: Grooming techniques, breed characteristics.

Canine Behaviourist

Entry requirements: Animal behavior degree. Average salary: $40,000-$50,000. Soft skills: Empathy, observation. Subject-specific skills: Canine psychology, behavior modification.

Dog Training

Entry requirements: Professional dog training certification. Average salary: $20,000-$40,000. Soft skills: Communication, patience. Subject-specific skills: Training methodologies, canine learning behavior.

Zookeeper

Entry requirements: Zoology or related degree. Average salary: $25,000-$30,000. Soft skills: Adaptability, physical fitness. Subject-specific skills: Animal husbandry, wildlife conservation.

Pet Shop Assistant

Entry requirements: Retail experience. Average salary: $20,000-$25,000. Soft skills: Customer service, product knowledge. Subject-specific skills: Animal care, merchandising.

RSPCA Welfare Officer

Entry requirements: Animal welfare qualifications. Average salary: $25,000-$30,000. Soft skills: Advocacy, empathy. Subject-specific skills: Animal law, rescue procedures.

Kennel/Cattery Assistant

Entry requirements: Animal care experience. Average salary: $18,000-$22,000. Soft skills: Organization, patience. Subject-specific skills: Animal handling, hygiene standards.

Marine Biologist

Entry requirements: Marine biology or related degree. Average salary: $50,000-$60,000. Soft skills: Adaptability, teamwork. Subject-specific skills: Marine ecology, research methodologies.

Animal Nursing Assistant

Entry requirements: Veterinary assistant certification. Average salary: $20,000-$25,000. Soft skills: Compassion, teamwork. Subject-specific skills: Animal handling, medical assistance.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.