Most people when they think of a career working with animals straight away think of a career as a Veterinarian.

However, the diverse list below shows you that you can actually pursue your passion of animals in a different way without all the study, textbooks and financial investment.

Australia is a nation of pet owners, with 63% of people in Australia owning one pet or more.  (According to www.petnet.com.au)

Also, according to the same source, of the Australians who do not currently own a pet, 53% would like to do so in the future.

This in itself is an astonishing statistic.

This means that there is always going to be a demand for animal and pet related careers and that you will never be out of work (providing the right amount of experience).

There is also increased demand in the legislative and governing areas of Animals in Australia.

Animal law/animal policy as well as animal welfare is needed simply because animal numbers cannot get out of control and animals should go to a home of suitable owners.

Below are 15 ideas you may like to consider if you are interested in a career with Animals;

• Animal welfare
• Animal activist
• Zookeeper
• Animal breeder
• Dog walker
• Animal trainers
• Veterinary
• Farm hand
• Stable hand
• Animal nutritionist
• Pet Washer
• Animal/Pet Photographer
• Pet Transport
• Pet Sitters
• Animal Researcher