careers/jobs - is yours dog-related?

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    careers/jobs - is yours dog-related?

    Just wondering how many people out there make a living doing something dog-related or working for a dog-related company? If so what do you do?
     
    I work at a specialty dog store, making natural dog biscuits. The store also sells high-quality foods and accessories, and we have a hiking program.
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    We'll, my job has nothing to do with dogs, but i do volunteer at the local shelter.  And we do donate part of our restaurants profits to the shelter.
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    Vet tech
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    vet assistant
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    Pet groomer/pet shop worker
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    pet product distributor.  I used to work at a Pet Supplies "Plus," while in college.
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    Behaviorist!
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    I wish I could be in a pet or animal related job. Being an ACO would be tough for me, to avoid dispensing justice on abusers. OTOH, if I had the time, I could see volunteering at a shelter, if I had the strength of Amy. Or the strength and resources to foster, as does Glenda. However, being a wildlife researcher centering on wild canids would be excellent. Running with the wolves ...
     
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    I was a vet tech for 13 yrs, but found that I had less time for my animals, working 10-12 hr days plus weekends and holidays.  I now work in Quality Assurance for a human medical device manufacturer.  I make more money, and have more time for my dogs, although I do miss working in the field.  I do hope to some day be able to afford my own business - a performance dog supply store.
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    ron2 > i totally hear you on researching wild canids. that would be fascinating!
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    Ron, you sound like my husband.  He's always impressed with the work that the ASPCA officers do, yet he always says, "If I had that job, I'd be fired for beating the abuser to death on the spot."  He'd be like a vigilante, so it's good he isn't a ACO!  He also says he wishes he could have space, money and time to rescue/foster dozens of dogs, or to have a wildlife rehab place.  As for wolves, to live among them would be his dream life I think!  Hey, aren't you an electrician and former military?  So is my husband!  Cut from the same cloth, I guess!
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    I'm a Vet Tech also.  I still need to finish college and hopeing someday I'll make it to Vet Med School to become a Vet.   Someday...[8|]
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    I'm a dog groomer. (almost out of grooming school).
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    Can I ask what a Vet Tech does in America? I have a feeling the job description may be different from Vet Techs in Australia.