21 Amazing Jobs Featured for Professional Careers
By Jamie M Downey
Publisher Of THE American Dog Magazine
"As a holistic veterinarian, I have more ways to help my patients. Natural healing modalities such as nutrition, the knowledgeable use of herbs, and non-drug substances are not fully recognized by the traditional medical training I received. When I came to fully appreciate how I could apply this information in my medical practice, I had better treatment outcomes and healthier patients. Doctors who do not study outside the box of drugs and surgery cannot enjoy the full benefits of restoring health."
Dr. Paula Terifaj, holistic veterinarian and owner of Founders Veterinary Clinic in Brea, CA. (www.foundersvet.com). Photo courtesy of Founders Veterinary Clinic
1. Holistic Veterinarian
For more information about becoming a holistic veterinarian visit the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association at www.ahvma.org Or check out:
Dr. Paula Terifaj in Brea, cA at www.foundersvet.com
Dr. Jan facinelli in Denver, cO at www.holisticcareforanimals.com
2. Homeopathic Veterinarian
For more information about becoming a homeopathic veterinarian visit the Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy at www.theavh.org
Or check out:
Dr. Will falconer in Austin, TX at www.alt4animals.com
Dr. Betsy Harrison in Wimberley, TX at www.docbetsy.com
3. Veternarian
For more information about becoming a traditional veterinarian visit the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges at www.aavmc.org
Or check out:
Dr. Jeff steen in Denver, cO at www.alamedaeast.com
Dr. Donald Ostwald Jr in Wheat ridge, cO at
4. Vet Tech
For more information about becoming a vet tech visit Vet Tech Schools at www.vettechschools.com
Or check out:
Bel-rea institute of Animal Technology in Denver, CO at www.bel-rea.com
Vet Tech institute in Pittsburgh, PA at www.vettechinstitute.edu
5. Animal Acupressurist
For more information about becoming an animal acupres surist visit Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute at www.animalacupressure.com
Or check out:
Nancy Zzidonis in Larkspur, cO at www.animalacupressure.com
Animal Acupressure Training Academy at www.animalata.com
6. Animal Chiropractor
For more information about becoming an animal chiroprac tor visit the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association at www.animalchiropractic.org
Or check out:
Dr. Nancy Brandt in Las Vegas, NV at www.nancybrandtdvm.com
Dr. Eileen Haworth in Gardena, CA at www.k9chiro.com
7. Animal Masseur
For more information about becoming an animal masseur visit the International Association of Animal Massage and Body work at www.iaamb.org
Or check out:
Healing Touch for Animals at www.healingtouchforanimals.com
Pet Massage at www.petmassage.com
Pam Holt of Buddha Dog Animal Massage at www.buddhadog.com
"Having spent the last 13 years developing a worldwide animal acupressure training program is the most gratifying experience of my entire life. There is nothing more I could want in this lifetime then to share my knowledge of animal acupressure and traditional Chinese medicine with people who love and care for animals as deeply as I do. When my partner, Nancy Zidonis, and I started Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute we just knew that animal acupressure was a powerful healing tool and it is an honor and joy to see animals receiving the benefits of this work."
Amy Snow, co-founder of TallGrass Animal Acupressurre Institute in LarksPur, CO (wwww.animalacupressure.com) Photo courtesy of Animal Acupressure Institute.
8. Dog Groomer
For more information about becoming a dog groomer visit Pet Grooming School at www.pet-grooming-school.com
Or check out:
Grooming school at www.groomingschool.com
Animal Behavior college at www.animalbehaviorcollege.com
9. Anesthesia-Free Teeth Cleaning Tech
For more information about becoming an anesthesia-free teeth cleaning tech visit Well Animal Institute at
www.wellanimalinstitute.com
Or check out:
cindy Lloyd, certified Animal Practitioner at www.wellanimalinstitute.com
Professional Teeth cleaning at www.professionalteethcleaning.com
10. Animal Reiki Practitioner
For more information about becoming an animal Reiki practitioner visit Animal Reiki Source Training at www. animalreikisource.com
Or check out:
nedra Abramson in san Diego, cA at www.reikiforallcreatures.com
Joyce Leonard in santa cruz, cA at www.santacruzreikiworks.com
11. Tellington Touch Practitioner
For more information about becoming a Tellington Touch practitioner visit Tellington Touch Training For Animals at www.ttouch.com
Or check out:
Tellington Touch of northern calif at www.ttouchnorcal.com
Woodside TTouch at www.woodsidettouch.com
"I love working with dogs in general. They are such honest companions and the most wonderful of teachers. They have taught me so much about silent communication, forgiveness, and living in the moment. I learn something new every day while I am grooming!"
Kristy Schroeder, oWner of BarkinG Mad Grooming salon in CoVinGton, IN (WWW.barkingmadllc. com) Photo Courtesy of Barking Mad LLC.
12. Dog Trainer
For more information about becoming a dog trainer visit Animal Behavior College at www.animalbehaviorcollege.com
Or check out:
Animal Behaviorist
Tenderfoot Training at www.tenderfoottraining.com
robinson Dog Training at www.robinsondogtraining.com
13. Animal Behaviorist
For more information about becoming an animal behavior ist visit the National Association of Animal Behaviorists at www.animalbehaviorists.org
Or check out:
Animal Behavior society at www.animalbehavior.org
American college of Veterinary Behaviorists at www.dacvb.org
14. Pet Detective
For more information about becoming a pet detective visit Pet Detective University at www.petdetectiveu.com
Or check out:
Pet Detectives and rescue fund at www.petdetectivesandrescuefund.com
karin Tarqwyn of Pet Detectives inc at www.petdetectivesinc.com
"We are so lucky to be able to make our passion of helping dogs and their people find balance in their lives through their relationship with each other. How great is that? We get to wake up each morning looking forward to changing a dog's life for the better, and go to bed at night feeling good about seeing their people smile in gratitude. What a life!"
Doug anD Elizabeth Simpson, owners of Tenderfoot Training in Boulder, CO. (www.tenderfoottraining.com). Photo by Jamie Ringeon.
15. Animal Communicator
For more information about becoming an animal communicator visit The Gurney Institute of Animal Communication at www.gurneyinstitute.com
Or check out:
Laura Lluellen-Lassiter at www.soul-be-it.com
Animal communicator Directory at www.animaltalk.net
16. Animal Welfare Lobbyist
For more information about becoming an animal welfare lobbyist visit the big animal welfare organizations that normally employ people for this position.
Or check out:
Humane society of the United states at www.hsus.org
American Humane Association at www.americanhumane.org
American society Prevention of cruelty to Animals at www.aspca.org
Best friends Animal society at www.bestfriends.org
In Defense of Animals at www.idausa.org
17. Animal Welfare Attorney
For more information about becoming an animal welfare attor ney visit the different law schools to see what animal law specialty courses are offered.
Or check out:
Animal Legal Defense fund at www.aldf.org
child and Animal Law at www.childandanimalaw.com
Animal Welfare Attorney at www.animalwelfareattorney.com
The Animal Law center at www.theanimallawcenter.com
"As an animal communicator I am honored and privileged to hear and share the heart intelligence the animals teach us. Animals reflect our inner state of being and make us aware of what is often hidden and can help us make better choices in our lives as we realize where we have been, so we will know where we want to go in the future. In helping the animals, we help ourselves to co-create a better future for all."
Laura Lluellen-Lassiter, owner of Soul Be It (www.soul-be-it.com) Photo courtest of Soul Be It.
18. Non-Profit Animal Rescue Founder
For more information about starting or running an animal welfare rescue organization and making a difference in the lives of animals visit:
Tamira Thayne of Dogs Deserve Better at www.dogsdeservebetter.org christine Dorchak of grEy2k UsA at www.grey2kusa.org
Eldad Hagar of Hope for Paws at www.hopeforpaws.org
steve Markwell of Olympic Animal sanctuary at www.olympicanimalsanctuary.org
19. Animal Shelter Executive Director
For more information about becoming an animal shelter executive director or the dozens of other jobs available in this humanitarian field visit:
Lisa carter of santa cruz sPcA at www.santacruzspca.org
Randy Grim of Stray Rescue of st. Louis at www.strayrescue.org
Rochelle Michalek of PAWs chicago at www.pawschicago.org
Mike fry of Animal Ark shelter at www.animalarkshelter.org
20. Non-Profit Animal Welfare President
For more information about becoming a president or a top level position in a large animal welfare organization visit:
John stevenson of North shore Animal League at www.animalleague.org
Cathy Liss of Animal Welfare institute at www.awionline.org
Mike Arms of Helen Woodward at www.animalcenter.org
Scotlund Haisley of in Defense of Animals at www.idausa.org
Leo grillo of D.E.L.T.A rescue at www.deltarescue.org
21. Fundraising/Events Manager
For more information about becoming a fundraising and events manager go online and research all the software that is available, or the online training tools and classes offered. Of course, some of the best ways to learn this position would be to volunteer on the fundraising/events committee of your local non-profit organization where you would gain invalu able, hands-on experience that you could later parlay into an actual job!
"Why do I love running an animal non-profit? It's simple, really. Dogs Deserve Better has brought me passion, a challenging reason to work hard, and a desire to make chain-ge for America's dogs. As each day passes, I know there remain hundreds of thousands of dogs languishing on the ends of chains or in pens. If I just do something every single day"”take even one action"”to ensure this comes to an end in my lifetime, I can die happy and know that I fought to bring some justice to their world. Making a difference matters to me."
Tamira C Thayne, founder of Dogs Deserve Better (www.dogsdeservebetter.com) Photo courtesy of Dogs Deserve Better.
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