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Kim Campbell Thornton. Careers with Dogs
CONTENTS
Introduction
The Pet Industry and Dog-Related Careers
The Pet Industry in America
What’s Fueling the Growth?
Less Time, More Disposable Income
High-Tech Gadgets and High-End Products
The Best Animal Health Care
Pet-Friendly Environments
More Sources for Pets and Products
Forecast for Animal-Related Jobs
Pet Services
Pet Products and Public Relations
Creative Arts
Dog Shows
Law Enforcement
Veterinary Medicine and Science
Veterinary Care
Scientific Research
Your Career Path and Education
Discovering Your Path
Matching Skills and Traits with Careers
Exploring More Sources
Books, Periodicals, and Web Sites
Information Interviews
Pursuing Education and Acquiring Experience
On-the-Job Training
Formal Education
Professional Requirements and Licensing
Experience Versus Education
Getting the Job
Your Job Search
Placement Offices, Job Fairs, and Associations
Networking
Your Résumé and Cover Letter
Résumé
Cover Letter
Your Interview
Training and Behavior
Dog Trainer
What Trainers Do
Who Trainers Are
A Trainer’s Day
Education and Training
College
Dog-Training School
Certification
Apprenticeship
Working with a Mentor
Personal Experience
Advanced Learning
Starting a Dog-Training Business
Employment Outlook
Applied Animal Behaviorist
What Behaviorists Do
Who Behaviorists Are
Education and Training
Employment Outlook
Veterinary Medicine
Becoming a Veterinarian
What Veterinarians Do
Who Veterinarians Are
Education and Training
Undergraduate School
Veterinary School
Specialization
Licensing and Continuing Education
Employment Outlook
Private Practice and Other Choices
Private Practice
Corporations
Academia
Federal, State, and Local Agencies
Military
Zoos and Beyond
Practice Specialties
Anesthesiology
Behavior
Cardiology
Complementary Medicine (Holistic Medicine)
Complementary Therapies
Education and Training
Dermatology
Emergency and Critical Care
Neurology
Nutrition
Ophthalmology
Radiology
Rehabilitation
What Pet Rehab Veterinarians Do
Who Pet Rehab Therapists Are
Education and Training
Surgery
Theriogenology
Public Welfare and Policy Specialties
Preventive Medicine
Public Health
Shelter Medicine
Research Specialties
Clinical Pharmacology
Forensic Veterinary Medicine
Lab-Animal Veterinarian
Pathology
Toxicology
Canine Well-Being
Veterinary Techs and Rehabilitation Therapists
Technologists and Technicians
What Vet Techs Do
Who Vet Techs Are
Education and Training
Practical Experience
College
Credentialing Exam and Continuing Education
Specialty Programs
Practice Management
Employment Outlook
Pet Rehabilitation Therapist
What Pet Rehab Therapists Do
Who Pet Rehab Therapists Are
Education and Training
Becoming a Physical Therapist
Becoming a Therapy Assistant
Employment Outlook
Massage Therapist, Dietary Consultant, and Dog Groomer
Pet Massage Therapist
What Pet Massage Therapists Do
Who Pet Massage Therapists Are
Education and Training
Employment Outlook
Pet Dietary Consultant
What Pet Dietary Consultants Do
Education and Training
Employment Outlook
Dog Groomer
What Pet Groomers Do
Who Pet Groomers Are
Education and Training
Employment Outlook
Canine Science
Canine Genome Researcher
What Canine Genome Researchers Do
Who Canine Genome Researchers Are
Education and Training
Employment Outlook
Wildlife Biologist
What Wildlife Biologists Do
Who Wildlife Biologists Are
Education and Training
Undergraduate School
Graduate School and Postdoctoral Work
Field Experience
Employment Outlook
Visual, Written, and Spoken Arts
Artist and Other Art-Related Careers
Types of Artists
Fine Artist
Art Director and Graphic Artist
Cartoonist
Craft Artist
Illustrator
Jeweler
Sculptor
Becoming a Portrait Artist
Paths to Portraiture
The Portrait Artist’s Day
The Challenges of Being an Artist
Education and Training
Other Art-Related Careers
Gallery Owner
Running a Gallery
Being Successful
Museum Curator/Director
Employment Outlook
Photographer
What Photographers Do
Who Photographers Are
Fields of Specialization
Portrait Photography
Dog Show Photography
Freelancing
Education and Training
Formal Education
Other Learning Avenues
Employment Outlook
Writer, Editor, and Publisher
Writers
Who Pet Writers Are
The Challenges of a Freelance Writer
Education and Training
Employment Outlook
Editors
Magazine Editor
Book Editor
Work Environment
Who Editors Are
Education and Training
Language Knowledge
Pet Knowledge
Computer Knowledge
Employment
Publisher
What Publishers Do
Education and Training
Employment Outlook
Communications and PR Professionals and Broadcast Hosts
Communications Director
AKC Director of Communications
AKC Communications/PR Department
AKC Publications Department
WKC Director of Communications
MAF Communications Director
NSL Director of Communications
ACVIM Communications/Media Relations Manager
Public Relations Professional
Pet Radio-Show Host
What Radio Hosts Do
Who Radio Hosts Are
Education and Training
Employment
Animal Welfare Careers
Shelter Employees
Shelter Chief Executive Officer or Director
Shelter Manager
Shelter Adoption Counselor
Kennel Attendant
Education and Training
Employment
Humane Educator and Humane Investigator
Humane Investigator
Humane Educator
Education and Training
College
Certification
Other Qualifications
Employment Outlook
Petrepreneurs and Associated Careers
Animal Communicator and Caretakers
Animal Communicator
Education and Training
Employment Outlook
Dog Walker
What Dog Walkers Do
Education and Training
Employment Outlook
Pet Sitter
What Pet Sitters Do
Education and Training
Employment Outlook
Fitness Trainer for Dogs and People
What Fitness Trainers Do
Education and Training
Employment Outlook
Pet Hosts
Boarding Kennel Owners and Employees
What Boarding Kennel Owners and Employees Do
Who Boarding Kennel Owners and Employees Are
Education and Training
Employment Outlook
Dog Day-Care Owner
What Day-Care Centers Offer
Getting Started
Training
Employment Outlook
Other Pet-Business Owners
Pet Detective
Understanding Why Dogs Go Missing
Education and Training
Employment Outlook
Pet Boutique Owner
Getting Started
Employment Outlook
Pet Cemetery Owner
Getting Started
Costs and Planning
Services
Long-Term Commitment
Professional Associations
Employment Outlook
Waste-Disposal Business Owner
Getting Started
Physical Demands
Costs
Climate and Service Areas
Disposal
Employment Outlook
Recreation, Events, and Judging
Breeder and Professional Handler
Breeders
Standards and Health
Expenses
Time
Education and Training
Employment Outlook
Professional Handlers
What Handlers Do
Who Handlers Are
Getting Started
A Kennel
Equipment and Transportation
Education and Training
Employment
Dog Show Judge and Superintendent
Dog Show Judges
What Dog Show Judges Do
Training and Experience
Breeding and Raising Champion Dogs
Putting Sports Titles on Dogs
Passing Tests
Employment Outlook
Dog Show Superintendents
What Show Superintendents Do
Education and Training
Employment Outlook
Other Jobs in Dog Sports
Hunt Staff
Huntsman
Whipper-in
Kennelmen
Education and Training
Employment
Musher
Education and Training
Employment Outlook
Working-Dog Handlers
Law-Enforcement Dog Handlers
Arson Dog Handler
What Arson Dog Handlers Do
Arson-Detection Training and Certification
Explosive-Detection Dog Handler
EDD Training
Who EDD Handlers Are
Police Dog Handler
Who K9 Handlers Are
Law-Enforcement Dog Handler Training
Work Environment
Education and Other Qualifications
Employment Outlook
Other Working-Dog Handlers
Search and Rescue Dog Handlers
Who SAR Dog Handlers Are
SAR Training
Skills, Experience, and Personal Traits
Becoming a SAR Dog Handler
Commercial Working-Dog Handler
Employment
Pet-Oriented Professions and Industry Careers
Attorney, Librarian, and Therapists
Animal-Law Attorney
Education and Training
Employment
Librarian
Education and Training
Employment
Grief Counselors
Education and Training
Employment
Therapists
Pet-Assisted Psychotherapist
Pet-Assisted Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy
Product Developers, Marketers, and Retailers
Pet-Food Developer
Pet-Food Manufacturing Positions
Education and Training
Employment
Pet Product Designer and Manufacturer
What Product Designers Do
Getting Started
Education and Training
Employment Outlook
Advertisers and Marketers
Managerial and Nonmanagerial Positions
Education and Training
Employment Outlook
Event Planners
Education and Training
Employment Outlook
Pet-Supply Store Positions
Managerial and Nonmanagerial Positions
Education and Training
Employment Outlook
COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
