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Animal Jobs in Sheffield
How do I get in?
The qualifications required vary depending upon the job role. To become a qualified vet you will need GCSEs and three good A-levels, or equivalent, in biology, chemistry, physics, maths or zoology. Chemistry is a must. There are only six universities in the UK that offer veterinary degrees so competition is fierce. All courses last five years, apart from the course at Cambridge which lasts six. You will need experience of working in a vet's surgery to get onto a degree course.
Training to be a veterinary nurse takes two years and minimum requirements are 5 GCSEs or equivalent. Other jobs involving animals do not require formal qualifications.
What job could I do?
Veterinary Surgeon - vets usually work in a private practice mainly treating pets in urban areas and farm animals in rural areas. They may also specialise in certain species such as racehorses or exotic zoo animals
Veterinary Nurse - this is a support role to the vet. The nurses help treat the animals and assist before, during and after surgery. The nurse could also be expected to undertake an administrative role in the surgery
Animal Technician - this role is similar to veterinary nursing but in the research field. Animal technicians are responsible for the welfare of animals that are going to be involved in research. In many cases this can be entirely benign however in others the research does ultimately result in the death of the animal
Animal charity work - work in animal charities and welfare centres can often involve ill or poorly treated animals that need to be rescued and re-housed. The RSPCA is the UK's biggest animal charity and operates clinics, welfare centres, hospitals, animal homes and a wildlife unit. Other animal charities, trusts and sanctuaries also exist
Zoo/safari park keeper - this job mostly involves cleaning cages, preparing food and feeding animals
Stable hand - being a stable hand involves feeding, mucking out and exercising horses.
Pros and Cons?
Pros
People who work with animals do it because they love it
There is variety and stimulation as every animal is an individual.
Cons
The pay is paltry for anyone other than a vet or veterinary nurse
The hours are long and often unsociable.
Careers in Sheffield Earning potential?
Vets earn around £16,000 to £18,000 following qualification. An experienced vet can earn up to £40,000. Veterinary nurses earn £7,500 at the start of their career rising to £17,000 with several years experience. Animal technicians often earn more than their veterinary nurse counterparts. Other roles are more poorly paid and much of the work is voluntary.
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