Let us face the truth. The idea of working with animals can be attractive. Not only because it allows you to interact with a gender that, except in exceptional cases, manifests an affection and dedication beyond the norm, but also because it allows you to explore very intimate personal spheres, which we struggle to achieve when we work with colleagues in jacket and tie, all taken from their tasks and deadlines to meet. The harmony that can be established between a man and an animal is, at times, moving. The trainers of dogs (but also of birds, dolphins) who manage to cement a symbiotic relationship with their "assist", overcomes the obstacles linked to the impossibility of communicating through the word. If you think that the best way to earn a living is to devote your commitment to animal welfare, stop and read this article, which offers four solutions that are accessible to everyone.
4 interesting works for those who love animals
1. The veterinarian: It's the first profession that comes to mind when you think of someone who wants to dedicate his life to the care of animals. The vet is the one who provides medical assistance to four-legged friends who are ill. To embody this work project, you need to enroll in a five-year degree course in Veterinary Medicine during which you learn everything you need to help sick animals, who need care and targeted therapies. But beware, to practice the profession, the degree is not enough. After the sweaty "piece of paper", you must pass a qualification exam and enroll in the provincial order of veterinarians. Working in a hospital, a private clinic or an outpatient clinic is only one of many possible options. The veterinarian can also find employment at a zooprophylactic institute, an agri-food company, a park or a pharmaceutical company. What is essential is that wherever it operates, it demonstrates competence, professionalism, seriousness and dedication.
2. The veterinary technician: He is a professional figure who, at least in our country, is still struggling to establish himself. The veterinary technician is only the one who helps the veterinarian to provide the necessary medical care for sick animals. In detail, by taking care of clinical and laboratory procedures, he can take samples, perform examinations, perform radiographs and administer drugs. And although he has no specific medical expertise, he can help the veterinarian prepare animals for surgery. Or to assist those who must be accompanied to death. It is a profession that requires a lot of practice, but also a sound theoretical basis. For this reason, it is advisable to enroll in a specific training course (usually lasting two years) that allows you to arrive ready and prepared for the first day of work. In fact, no veterinarian hopes to be supported by an inexperienced technician, who gets more hindrance than anything else.
3. The trainer: Training is a real art, which must be refined with time and practice. The trainer is the one who teaches animals to behave in a certain way and interact positively with their peers or with the other species with which they share spaces. There are those who train ferocious animals at the circus, those who take care of marine mammals and those who manage to interweave a special relationship with birds. A separate mention should also be made of those professionals who are paid for (sometimes even perfumed) to "form" guide dogs, anti-mine dogs, dogs used in rescue operations or those who are hired to appear on the small and large screen. In order to carry out this particular profession well, it is necessary to be endowed with a strong sensitivity, but also with such firmness. A good trainer knows how to communicate effectively with the animal and can measure sweetness and intransigence. He demands obedience to his commands and, when necessary, does not fail to punish the misconduct of the animal that can result in violence.
4. Toelectator: It is a profession that does not end in the simple washing or shaving of the hair, but also covers other operations. The groomer is in fact, by definition, the one who deals with the look and hygiene of the animal. In addition to washing, hairstyling, filing, drying and brushing, it must also ensure that everything (at least at epidermal level) is healthy. Careful monitoring of the skin could, for example, detect the presence of parasites to be removed and pave the way for more in-depth investigations to protect the health and wellbeing of his client. If you are planning to open a beauty salon for dogs and cats (and more), you should seriously consider attending a specific training course. Recognizing the different races and understanding what kind of treatment is best applied to the different patrons of your club is only the beginning. To succeed well in this work, you need to be loving and patient. When Fido is immersed against his will in a tank full of foam or exposed to the noisy jet of a hairdryer, you will have to pamper him and reassure him as you should. Showing you, at the same time, masters of what you are doing.
And that's not all: there are those who have chosen to equip and manage accommodation for dogs and cats and those who have opted for more extravagant solutions. Working with animals can bring unimaginable satisfaction, but it also requires special attention. Get involved in the company only if you really feel ready to give a lot to your special customers.
