Animal Care and Service Workers

Significant Points

• Animal lovers get satisfaction in this occupation, but the work can be unpleasant, physically and emotionally demanding, and sometimes dangerous.
• Most workers are trained on the job, but employers generally prefer to hire people who have some experience with animals; some jobs require a bachelor's degree in biology, animal science, or a related field.
• Good employment opportunities are expected for most positions; however, keen competition is expected for jobs as zookeepers.
Earnings are relatively low.

source: OOH; about this section