{"id":145471,"date":"2022-07-11T15:30:04","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:30:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-work-with-animals-as-a-teen\/"},"modified":"2022-07-11T15:30:04","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:30:04","slug":"how-can-i-work-with-animals-as-a-teen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-work-with-animals-as-a-teen\/","title":{"rendered":"How can I work with animals as a teen?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-work-with-animals-as-a-teen\/#How_can_I_work_with_animals_as_a_teen\" title=\"How can I work with animals as a teen?\">How can I work with animals as a teen?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-work-with-animals-as-a-teen\/#How_can_I_work_with_animals_without_being_a_vet\" title=\"How can I work with animals without being a vet?\">How can I work with animals without being a vet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-work-with-animals-as-a-teen\/#How_old_do_you_have_to_be_to_work_at_an_animal_shelter_in_California\" title=\"How old do you have to be to work at an animal shelter in California?\">How old do you have to be to work at an animal shelter in California?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-work-with-animals-as-a-teen\/#How_old_do_you_have_to_be_to_work_at_an_animal_shelter_in_Texas\" title=\"How old do you have to be to work at an animal shelter in Texas?\">How old do you have to be to work at an animal shelter in Texas?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-work-with-animals-as-a-teen\/#How_can_I_start_working_with_animals\" title=\"How can I start working with animals?\">How can I start working with animals?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-work-with-animals-as-a-teen\/#What_skills_do_you_need_for_working_with_animals\" title=\"What skills do you need for working with animals?\">What skills do you need for working with animals?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-work-with-animals-as-a-teen\/#How_can_I_work_with_animals_but_not_vets\" title=\"How can I work with animals but not vets?\">How can I work with animals but not vets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-work-with-animals-as-a-teen\/#How_do_I_start_a_career_with_animals\" title=\"How do I start a career with animals?\">How do I start a career with animals?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-work-with-animals-as-a-teen\/#What_animal_jobs_can_you_do_without_a_degree\" title=\"What animal jobs can you do without a degree?\">What animal jobs can you do without a degree?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-work-with-animals-as-a-teen\/#What_is_the_best_paying_job_that_works_with_animals\" title=\"What is the best paying job that works with animals?\">What is the best paying job that works with animals?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-work-with-animals-as-a-teen\/#How_old_do_you_have_to_be_to_volunteer_at_an_animal_shelter_CA\" title=\"How old do you have to be to volunteer at an animal shelter CA?\">How old do you have to be to volunteer at an animal shelter CA?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-work-with-animals-as-a-teen\/#What_qualifications_do_you_need_to_work_in_an_animal_shelter\" title=\"What qualifications do you need to work in an animal shelter?\">What qualifications do you need to work in an animal shelter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-work-with-animals-as-a-teen\/#How_can_I_help_animals_as_a_kid\" title=\"How can I help animals as a kid?\">How can I help animals as a kid?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-work-with-animals-as-a-teen\/#How_old_do_you_have_to_be_to_volunteer_at_a_vet_clinic_California\" title=\"How old do you have to be to volunteer at a vet clinic California?\">How old do you have to be to volunteer at a vet clinic California?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-work-with-animals-as-a-teen\/#How_old_do_you_have_to_be_to_work_around_animals\" title=\"How old do you have to be to work around animals?\">How old do you have to be to work around animals?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-work-with-animals-as-a-teen\/#What_animal_jobs_can_I_do_without_a_degree\" title=\"What animal jobs can I do without a degree?\">What animal jobs can I do without a degree?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-work-with-animals-as-a-teen\/#Can_I_work_in_animal_rescue_without_degree\" title=\"Can I work in animal rescue without degree?\">Can I work in animal rescue without degree?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-work-with-animals-as-a-teen\/#How_can_I_make_money_working_with_animals\" title=\"How can I make money working with animals?\">How can I make money working with animals?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-work-with-animals-as-a-teen\/#What_animal_jobs_can_I_get_without_a_degree\" title=\"What animal jobs can I get without a degree?\">What animal jobs can I get without a degree?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-work-with-animals-as-a-teen\/#What_is_the_best_paying_job_with_animals\" title=\"What is the best paying job with animals?\">What is the best paying job with animals?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-work-with-animals-as-a-teen\/#What_skills_do_you_need_to_be_an_animal_rescuer\" title=\"What skills do you need to be an animal rescuer?\">What skills do you need to be an animal rescuer?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-work-with-animals-as-a-teen\/#What_personal_qualities_do_you_think_a_person_should_have_to_work_well_with_animals\" title=\"What personal qualities do you think a person should have to work well with animals?\">What personal qualities do you think a person should have to work well with animals?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-work-with-animals-as-a-teen\/#What_skills_do_you_need_to_work_at_a_pet_store\" title=\"What skills do you need to work at a pet store?\">What skills do you need to work at a pet store?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-work-with-animals-as-a-teen\/#What_are_common_skills_needed_by_veterinarians\" title=\"What are common skills needed by veterinarians?\">What are common skills needed by veterinarians?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-work-with-animals-as-a-teen\/#What_job_should_I_have_if_I_love_animals\" title=\"What job should I have if I love animals?\">What job should I have if I love animals?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_work_with_animals_as_a_teen\"><\/span>How can I work with animals as a teen?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>16 jobs with animals for 16-year-olds<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kennel assistant.  <\/li>\n<li>Pet sitter.  <\/li>\n<li>Pet store associate.  <\/li>\n<li>Animal caretaker.  <\/li>\n<li>Cat cafe assistant.  <\/li>\n<li>Farm hand.  <\/li>\n<li>Veterinary assistant.  <\/li>\n<li>Animal trainer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_work_with_animals_without_being_a_vet\"><\/span>How can I work with animals without being a vet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>High Paying Animal Jobs<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Wildlife Biologist.<\/li>\n<li>Veterinarian.<\/li>\n<li>Animal Nutritionist.<\/li>\n<li>Animal Care Specialist.<\/li>\n<li>Wildlife Conservationist.<\/li>\n<li>Zoologist.<\/li>\n<li>Conservation Officer.<\/li>\n<li>Conservation Biologist.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_old_do_you_have_to_be_to_work_at_an_animal_shelter_in_California\"><\/span>How old do you have to be to work at an animal shelter in California?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Age Requirement To volunteer on-site at OC Animal Care you must be at least <b>18 years old.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_old_do_you_have_to_be_to_work_at_an_animal_shelter_in_Texas\"><\/span>How old do you have to be to work at an animal shelter in Texas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>18 years or older<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_start_working_with_animals\"><\/span>How can I start working with animals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to Gain Experience Working With Animals<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Work at a Veterinary Clinic.<\/li>\n<li>Volunteer at a Shelter or Rescue.<\/li>\n<li>Start a Pet Sitting Service.<\/li>\n<li>Choose an Animal Related Degree Program.<\/li>\n<li>Participate in College Work Study Programs.<\/li>\n<li>Volunteer at a Zoo or Wildlife Rehabilitation Facility.<\/li>\n<li>Work at a Farm or Stable.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_skills_do_you_need_for_working_with_animals\"><\/span>What skills do you need for working with animals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>High Paying Animal Jobs<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Wildlife Biologist.<\/li>\n<li>Veterinarian.<\/li>\n<li>Animal Nutritionist.<\/li>\n<li>Animal Care Specialist.<\/li>\n<li>Wildlife Conservationist.<\/li>\n<li>Zoologist.<\/li>\n<li>Conservation Officer.<\/li>\n<li>Conservation Biologist.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_work_with_animals_but_not_vets\"><\/span>How can I work with animals but not vets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Its also worth noting that theres room for fluctuation in the compensation data included depending on location, experience and whether you run your own business.<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Agricultural technician.  <\/li>\n<li>Animal-assisted therapist.  <\/li>\n<li>Animal breeder.  <\/li>\n<li>Animal control worker.  <\/li>\n<li>Animal scientist.  <\/li>\n<li>Animal trainer.  <\/li>\n<li>Conservation officer.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_start_a_career_with_animals\"><\/span>How do I start a career with animals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here are ten of the best ways to gain experience working with animals:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Work at a Veterinary Clinic.  <\/li>\n<li>Volunteer at a Shelter or Rescue.  <\/li>\n<li>Start a Pet Sitting Service.  <\/li>\n<li>Participate in College Work Study Programs.  <\/li>\n<li>Work at a Farm or Stable.  <\/li>\n<li>Complete Animal Related Internships.  <\/li>\n<li>Participate in Job Shadowing.<\/li>\n<p>Jun 25, 2019<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_animal_jobs_can_you_do_without_a_degree\"><\/span>What animal jobs can you do without a degree?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Wildlife jobs that dont require a degree<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wildlife control technician.<\/li>\n<li>Zookeeper.<\/li>\n<li>Veterinary assistant.<\/li>\n<li>Park ranger.<\/li>\n<li>Wildland firefighter.<\/li>\n<li>Naturalist.<\/li>\n<li>Wildlife photographer.<\/li>\n<li>Environmental technician.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_paying_job_that_works_with_animals\"><\/span>What is the best paying job that works with animals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If you are an animal lover seeking career opportunities, here is a list of 15 of the highest-paying jobs in this field:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Veterinary nurse.  <\/li>\n<li>Pet groomer.  <\/li>\n<li>Pet sitter.  <\/li>\n<li>Marine biologist.  <\/li>\n<li>Animal nutritionist.  <\/li>\n<li>Wildlife biologist.  <\/li>\n<li>Conservation land manager.  <\/li>\n<li>Veterinarian. National average salary: $96,020 per year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_old_do_you_have_to_be_to_volunteer_at_an_animal_shelter_CA\"><\/span>How old do you have to be to volunteer at an animal shelter CA?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Volunteer Age To be a volunteer at the Shelter without the presence of a parent, you must be at least <b>15 years old.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_qualifications_do_you_need_to_work_in_an_animal_shelter\"><\/span>What qualifications do you need to work in an animal shelter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What qualifications do I need to start training as an animal care worker?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Level 1 Diploma in Work-based Animal Care.<\/li>\n<li>Level 2 Diploma \/ Animal Care and Welfare Assistant (Level 2 Apprenticeship)<\/li>\n<li>Level 3 Diploma \/ Advanced Apprenticeship in Work-based Animal Care.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_help_animals_as_a_kid\"><\/span>How can I help animals as a kid?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>10 Ways Kids Like You Can Help Animals in Shelters<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Educate your friends and family.  <\/li>\n<li>Ask for birthday donations.  <\/li>\n<li>Raise money for animals.  <\/li>\n<li>Volunteer at your local animal shelter.  <\/li>\n<li>Adopt animals from shelters.  <\/li>\n<li>Set up a donation drive.  <\/li>\n<li>Foster an animal.  <\/li>\n<li>Speak up.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_old_do_you_have_to_be_to_volunteer_at_a_vet_clinic_California\"><\/span>How old do you have to be to volunteer at a vet clinic California?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Volunteers must be at least <b>16 years of age at the beginning of service. Volunteers under 18 will need parental permission. Volunteers are representatives of the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care  Control.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_old_do_you_have_to_be_to_work_around_animals\"><\/span>How old do you have to be to work around animals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What qualifications do I need to start training as an animal care worker?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Level 1 Diploma in Work-based Animal Care.<\/li>\n<li>Level 2 Diploma \/ Animal Care and Welfare Assistant (Level 2 Apprenticeship)<\/li>\n<li>Level 3 Diploma \/ Advanced Apprenticeship in Work-based Animal Care.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_animal_jobs_can_I_do_without_a_degree\"><\/span>What animal jobs can I do without a degree?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If youre <b>16 years old and looking for a job, consider applying for a role where you get to work with animals. Jobs with animals can give you valuable experience and skills for the future.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_work_in_animal_rescue_without_degree\"><\/span>Can I work in animal rescue without degree?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Zookeeper to a Dog Groomer, Veterinary Support Assistant or a Canine Trainer. The beauty of animal careers is that so many of these roles are accessible without higher level studies, like a degree.<\/b><b>Dog Trainer<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Search and rescue.<\/li>\n<li>Hunting.<\/li>\n<li>Police work.<\/li>\n<li>Therapy.<\/li>\n<li>Protection.<\/li>\n<li>Detection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Jul 9, 2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_make_money_working_with_animals\"><\/span>How can I make money working with animals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If you are an animal lover seeking career opportunities, here is a list of 15 of the highest-paying jobs in this field:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Animal caretaker. National average salary: $23,940 per year.  <\/li>\n<li>Animal trainer.  <\/li>\n<li>Veterinary assistant.  <\/li>\n<li>Zookeeper.  <\/li>\n<li>Breeder.  <\/li>\n<li>Veterinary technician.  <\/li>\n<li>Animal control officer.  <\/li>\n<li>Veterinary nurse.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_animal_jobs_can_I_get_without_a_degree\"><\/span>What animal jobs can I get without a degree?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What Skills Do You Need to Work with Animals?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Empathy. It may sound a bit strange when you think about itempathising with animals.  <\/li>\n<li>Patience and sensitivity. Patience is absolutely key.  <\/li>\n<li>Knowledge and training around proper animal handling.  <\/li>\n<li>Safeguarding.  <\/li>\n<li>Communication.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Jan 11, 2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_paying_job_with_animals\"><\/span>What is the best paying job with animals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Wildlife jobs that dont require a degree<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wildlife control technician.<\/li>\n<li>Zookeeper.<\/li>\n<li>Veterinary assistant.<\/li>\n<li>Park ranger.<\/li>\n<li>Wildland firefighter.<\/li>\n<li>Naturalist.<\/li>\n<li>Wildlife photographer.<\/li>\n<li>Environmental technician.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_skills_do_you_need_to_be_an_animal_rescuer\"><\/span>What skills do you need to be an animal rescuer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Good interpersonal, communication, customer service, and time management skills essential. Affection for animals, concern for their welfare, and a willingness to accommodate animals in the work place. Ability and initiative, working with minimal supervision and direction.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_personal_qualities_do_you_think_a_person_should_have_to_work_well_with_animals\"><\/span>What personal qualities do you think a person should have to work well with animals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Regardless of their professional background or field of work, five fundamental characteristics are shared by those whose calling involves working with animals.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Creativity.  <\/li>\n<li>Empathy.  <\/li>\n<li>Love.  <\/li>\n<li>Communication Skills.  <\/li>\n<li>Growth Mindset.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_skills_do_you_need_to_work_at_a_pet_store\"><\/span>What skills do you need to work at a pet store?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For pet store work, you will need to <b>develop a good business sense, ability to work well with customers, and knowledge of animals and their care. In high school, accounting, marketing, and other business related courses are valuable, as are math courses.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_common_skills_needed_by_veterinarians\"><\/span>What are common skills needed by veterinarians?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Veterinarians should also possess the following specific qualities:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Compassion. 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