Animal Health Technicians are interested in all technical areas of animal health care. They work together with and help veterinarians, scientists and science students. So, if you have a passion for animals and animal care – then this might be the job you’re looking for!

Veterinary Anatomists are veterinary specialists. Veterinary Anatomists specialise in the biological animal structures and systems. Most Veterinary Anatomists work in research laboratories or clinics. Some may work in pharmaceutical companies or for companies producing animal foods and products.

Veterinary Microbiologists study different micro-organisms that cause diseases in animals. They study biology, ecology, etiology, bacteriology, virology and immunology of micro-organisms and they spend a lot of time researching causes of diseases in animals. They work in laboratories.

In the Veterinary practice, one of the most important jobs is that of the Veterinary Nurse. It’s the Veterinary Nurse (men or women) who work alongside the Veterinary Surgeons providing a high standard of care for animals. They also help veterinarians during operations, and take laboratory samples.

The job of a Veterinary Surgeon (vet) is to diagnose, treat and research diseases and injuries of animals. Veterinarians can work on pets of all sizes (birds, cats, horses etc), livestock (sheep, cows, pigs etc) or wild animals /game (zebras, lions, giraffes etc).

Do you have a scientific mind? Do you love animals? If you would like a job in a laboratory and would love to help animals – consider a job as a Veterinary Technologist.

Wildlife Rehabilitators usually work in rehabilitation centres. They take care of injured or baby animals until they are strong enough to be released into the wild. If you’re passionate about wildlife and want to be part of this industry – then consider becoming a Wildlife Rehabilitator.