The Riley Guide: Job Banks & Recruiters

Animal Sciences & Fisheries

General Resources || Fisheries / Limnology / Oceanography
Herpetology || Horses || Pet Sitting & Training
Veterinary Sciences || Zoo & Aquarium

You may also be interested in Agriculture or Water Resources.

General Resources

Animal Jobs

...nice looking site with jobs for folks who care for animals, from vets to vet assistants to groomers to managers for the pet supply stores. Registration not required.

Fisheries / Limnology / Oceanography

American Fisheries Society

This society works “to improve the conservation and sustainability of fishery resources and aquatic ecosystems by advancing fisheries and aquatic science and promoting the development of fisheries professionals.” Their website includes a Job Center with employment and internship opportunities.

American Society of Limnology and Oceanography

...the society is dedicated to "promoting the interests of limnology, oceanography and related sciences." Their website includes job listings with openings for researchers in academe and other settings and administrators and other openings for pre- and postdocs. A second board lists student opportunities. This site also features guides to various careers in the aquatic sciences and interrelated fields.

Aquatic Network -- Information Service for the Aquatic World

...includes aquaculture, conservation, fisheries, limnology, marine science and oceanography, maritime heritage, ocean engineering, and seafood. . Under Opportunities, users can view Jobs Offered, Jobs Wanted, Grants / Funding Announcements, some Businesses for sale, and Consulting opportunities.

Employment Opportunities at NWFSC, NOAA Fisheries and in Fisheries or Related Fields

...information concerning temporary, work-study or student internship opportunities at the Northwest Fisheries Science Center. These usually target students at the University of Washington or other area colleges. Also listed are announcements sent to the Center Director's office advertising employment opportunities in Fisheries, chemistry, and other related areas. The listings are somewhat erratic and tend to be more active during the academic year.

Herpetology

HerpDigest

HerpDigest is "the first free, electronic newsletter dedicated only to reptile and amphibian science and conservation." This weekly email newsletter offers the latest news from the scientific general media as well as professional information. There's also information on new legislation, job notices, and related resources. Search the archives to get a taste of what this newsletter covers.

Horses

Equimax -- Where Jobs and Horse People Find Each Other

...fee-based job listings and resume services for the horse industry. Free hiring and career advice. Very good articles on What It's Like to Work in the Horse Industry and Common Job Descriptions that interested persons should read before pursuing this career field.

Pet Sitting & Training

Association of Pet Dog Trainers

...considering the number of households with dogs, this could be a great way for you to turn your love of dogs into a good job. "The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) is a professional organization of individual trainers who are committed to becoming better trainers through education." Members even have access to an employment section on the website. The association offers some brief information on a career in this field, training, and a freely searchable list of members (so you can either take classes, find a mentor, or find out how much potential competition you have in your area).

Pet Sitters International

"PSI is an educational organization for Professional Pet Sitters..." It was founded to "provide professional pet sitters the opportunity to network with peers who share a common vision of excellence in at-home pet care, and provide members with the benefits they need..."

National Association of Professional Pet Sitters

NAPPS promotes in-home pet care while supporting and improving the industry itself. One aspect of this is the Pledge of Professional Conduct all members must sign on joining, while another is their certification program for pet sitters. This includes courses on establishing and running the business as well as properly handling the animals in their care, and these courses are supplemented with courses offered by the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC) on certification for specific animal specialties. This looks like a growing industry to consider for a home-based business, and these look like good folks to guide you.

Veterinary Sciences

Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges

... represents more than 4,000 faculty, 5,000 staff, 10,000 veterinary students, and 3,000 graduate students studying and working in veterinary colleges, departments of veterinary science, and noted animal medical centers the United States and Canada. Visitors will find information on preparing for a career in veterinary medicine, applying for admission to a veterinary college, and the AAVMC Career Center, a public job service operated by the Veterinary Career Network and listing jobs from all over the world. This same service operates the AVMA Career Center, below.

American Veterinary Medical Association

...a not-for-profit association representing more than 75,000 veterinarians working in private and corporate practice, government, industry, academia, and uniformed services. Visitors can learn about this practice, review recent scientific and industry news that affects animal scientists, and learn about careers in veterinary medicine. The Veterinary Career Center is operated by the Veterinary Career Network, who offers the same service through the AAVMA, above.

Rural Area Veterinary Services (RAVS)

... a service of the Humane Society of the United States, RAVS "brings free veterinary services to poor communities in the U.S. and abroad." Volunteers with and without veterinary experience are always sought, so animal lovers who are serious about a career in this field along with vets, vet techs, and vets-in-training can gain some good experience while providing some good services.

VeterinaryLife.com

... a source of classifieds ads for veterinarians and vet techs from all over the world. These include veterinarian jobs offered or wanted, clinic jobs offered or wanted, and equipment and practices for sale. A review of the "clinic" jobs showed several jobs for vet techs and nurses, some with larger hospitals like Angell Memorial in Boston.

VetNetAmerica

...offers career assistance to veterinarians at all levels of their career. "When you graduate, we can help you find the best job. When you're ready to advance, we can help you with your job search. When you're ready to buy, we can help you find the perfect hospital. When you're ready to grow your hospital, our management services can help you achieve your practice goals. When you're ready to sell, we can help you find the perfect buyer." As for employment, they offer assistance to doctors, technicians, and managers, all for free. No jobs are outlined on their site. You fill in their form outlining your current employment status and what kind of position you would like, and they'll get back to you.

VetQuest Classifieds

...classified ads directed to persons in veterinary medicine. You'll want to select the "Positions Offered" listings from the right panel to avoid scrolling past the supply ads. These employment ads included postings for full time and part time DVMs, vet techs, hospital and clinic managers, partners in established practices, as well as intern/extern opportunities. They also list Internships / Residencies and New Graduates, a nice option for these users. Persons wanting to take over an existing practice can search through the "Hospital Sale Lease Buy" listings. Date of posting is noted on each ad so you know how long they've been posted here.

the Vet Recruiter

....positions in practices and industry for managers and DVMs. I did not see any tech positions here. The Vet Recruiter is run by Stacy Pursell, an executive recruiter and consultant for the Animal Health / Veterinary Industry. Her clients include veterinary clinic practice owners, pharmaceutical companies, pet food companies, distributors and other types of companies in the industry, and they cover the entire US. You can scan listings for current searches, but she also encourages you to submit a resume for consideration for future positions.

Zoo and Aquarium

American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA)

... a nonprofit organization “dedicated to the advancement of zoos and aquariums in the areas of conservation, education, science, and recreation.” Persons interested in working in zoos and aquariums in the United States will find internships and employment opportunities in the Job Listings, including opportunities with non-AZA-accredited organizations. You can also learn about careers in zoos and aquariums under Kids and Families.

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