what are the highest paying jobs working with animals?
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['Groomer. Groomers make sure pets look their best | iStock.com. ... ', 'Kennel attendant, pet sitter, and dog walker. ... ', 'Veterinary assistant. ... ', 'Laboratory animal caretaker. ... ', 'Trainer. ... ', 'Veterinary technicians. ... ', 'Animal control worker. ... ', 'Conservation and forest technicians.']
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['Zookeeper.', 'Wildlife rehabilitater.', 'Zoology teacher.', 'Wildlife and animal educator.', 'Research associate.', 'Research scientist.', 'Animal behaviorist.', 'Animal trainer.']
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['Advising clients on care of their pets.', 'Administering immunizations.', 'Conducting physical examinations.', 'Providing emergency care.', 'Performing surgery and dental procedures.', 'Prescribing medication.', 'Euthanizing animals.']
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['Animal technician.', 'Ecologist.', 'Environmental consultant.', 'Higher education lecturer.', 'Nature conservation officer.', 'Research scientist (medical)', 'Research scientist (life sciences)', 'Science writer.']
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['Examine animals and check their health status.', 'Diagnose illnesses and determine the best treatment.', 'Dress wounds of injured animals.', 'Perform dental, ophthalmic and orthopedic surgeries.', 'Vaccinate animals to prevent diseases.', 'Spay and neuter cats and dogs as needed.', 'Prescribe medication.']
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['Nature Conservation Officer. ... ', 'Animal Nutritionist. ... ', 'Animal Technician. ... ', 'Assistance Dog Trainer. ... ', 'Countryside Ranger. ... ', 'Dog Handler. ... ', 'Farrier. ... ', 'Horse Groom.']
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['Bred for fiber, wool production.', 'Pack Animals – Trekking and hiking.', 'Guard Animals - Sheep herds.', 'Pet/Companion animals.']
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['Veterinary hospital manager.', 'Veterinary pharmaceutical industry researcher.', 'Animal research technician.', 'Animal care technician.', 'Meat or poultry inspector.']
25799
['Agricultural Technologist.', 'Air Quality Inspector.', 'Animal Services Worker.', 'Aquaculturalist.', 'Arborist.', 'Botanist.', 'Community Developer.', 'Conservation Biologist.']
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['Personal Financial Manager. ... ', 'Logisticians. ... ', 'Air Traffic Controllers. ... ', 'Computer Systems Analyst. ... ', 'Conservation Scientist. ... ', 'Molecular and Cellular Biologists. ... ', 'Medical and Health Services Manager. ... ', 'Lawyer.']
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['Equine Veterinarian. The doctors of the equine world, veterinarians treat injuries and illnesses. ... ', 'Equine Veterinary Technician. ... ', 'Farrier. ... ', 'Mounted Police Officer. ... ', 'Product Sales Representative. ... ', 'Equine Insurance Agent. ... ', 'Equine Nutritionist. ... ', 'Riding Instructor.']
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While pay is typically modest for animal care workers, including zookeepers, job stability is a benefit. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects above-average job growth of 21 percent for zookeepers through 2018.
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['Field Assistant.', 'Dental Assistant.', 'Veterinary Assistant.', 'Research Technician.', 'Pharmacy Technician.', 'Laboratory Technician.', 'Agricultural or Food Scientist.']
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['Zookeeper. $31k.', 'Zoologist. $61k.', 'Curator, Zoo. $48k.', 'Human Resources (HR) Manager. $55k.', 'Human Resources (HR) Generalist. $48k.', 'Graphic Designer. $42k.', 'Zoologist or Wildlife Biologist. $50k.']
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['Overview. Veterinarians are dedicated women and men whose profession is caring for the health and well-being of animals. ... ', 'Private Practice. ... ', 'Research. ... ', 'Education. ... ', 'Diagnostic Laboratories. ... ', 'Consultation. ... ', 'Public Health and Regulatory Medicine.']
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['Exercising, grooming and feeding hospitalised animals (inpatients)', 'Monitoring and providing supportive care to inpatients.', 'Preparing theatre and relevant equipment.', 'Cleaning and preparing accommodation for animals.', 'Restraining animals for treatment.']
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['Dog Groomer. Salary range for animal care and service workers in 2018: $23,760 to $38,640. ... ', 'Dog Sitters. ... ', 'Dog Kennel Attendants. ... ', 'Dog Walkers. ... ', 'Animal Control Worker. ... ', 'Pet Dog Trainer. ... ', 'Service Dog Trainer. ... ', 'Veterinarians.']