- Veterinarians work in small animal practices with dogs and cats, in large animal practices with horses and farm animals or in emergency hospitals or specialty clinics. Extensive education is required as well as licensing.
- Veterinary technicians and assistants help veterinarians with many different tasks. They help restrain animals, gather health histories and may conduct some simple procedures.
- Alternative settings for vets, vet techs and vet assistants include animal shelters, zoos, marine parks and wildlife organizations.
- Animal care is also important at locations where animals are boarded, both short term and long term. Options include kennels where pets are boarded while owners are on vacation, and equine boarding facilities where horses stay long term.
- Pet sitters also care for animals, either in their own homes or in clients' homes. This career is ideal for those who wish to determine how much they work and who do not seek health care careers.
- Animal care careers vary greatly in the amount of training required, the level of compensation and the types of tasks that individuals in those careers handle. People interested in animal care should consider these factors in selecting the appropriate career to pursue.
