Animal Care and Service Workers

Everyday is different. But everyday you either prep the bear diets or the cat diets. Next you feed as close to 7 am as possible. Then, depending on the day, you pick up enclosures, clean houses, or pools. After cleaning is done, you have to clean all your buckets and pans you used to clean or fee...

Be prepared to speak of your passions about marine life, the ocean and the importance of educating the public on conservation. Speak highly of your interests and past experiences, and share how those will make you a valuable intern at the facility. They are looking for passionate people who love ...

I had the option to create my own schedule around the other events happening during my busy summer schedule. Every morning I would do the daily animal care tasks such as cleaning enclosures, scrubbing water bowls, catching feeder bugs, and preparing the salad for feeding. There was also a list of...

Your time is split between stables and program animals. In stables you start with cleaning stalls, weighing feed, and morning meeting. The rest of the day consists of cleaning enclosures for goats, chickens, ducks, butterflies, etc. Other tasks are also possible but those are the big ones that al...

During the summer you work 4, 10 hour shifts a week. You show up early in the morning and attend the daily keepers meeting. After the meeting is over you follow the keeper to your assigned area. Once there you put animals out onto exhibit, clean their holding, and feed morning diets. Cleaning tak...

I loved Everything about my internship at Binder Park. I got to be a part of a caring team of keepers who share a passion for animals and wildlife conservation. I felt like I made a differnece in these animals lives and were conserving their future. Being up close and personal to such exotic anim...

I had to wake up by 6:30am to be able to get to the zoo by 8:00am for work. You work until 5:00pm. Generally the morning is spent preparing diets for the animals, laundry, doing daily cleaning duties, and performing the weekly deep cleans of certain enclosures. A few enclosures are deep cleaned e...

I worked from 8:00am to 5:00pm, normally getting up at 6:30am. I was very busy, but I did have time to see friends and family. You also get two days off per week, but they are not necessarily Saturday and Sunday since the zoo is open every day of the week. It can be weird to have your "weekend" o...

Having volunteer experience in animal handling really helps for positions in animal care. Volunteering at a local shelter, zoo, or wildlife rehabilitation center is an easily attainable way to gain exposure to working with animals.Skills to have and to express during your interview: like to work ...

Cleaning. Depending on where you are stationed that day, you might be cleaning cages, changing out bedding, refilling water canisters, etc.Commissary. Preparing food for the animals is another task you may be assigned. You will need to follow written "recipes" and prepare food servings for each a...

It really depends! There are different "routines" that you get to work on, and most of the routines have multiple keepers, so any day could be with a different keeper on Routine 5, for instance. There is always daily cleaning and then usually a specific cleaning on the routine for whichever day i...

The Animal Care and Training Internship consists of a five day week with four days in the ACT department and one day in the Volunteer Resources. The four days in ACT are two days in the fish house where you clean buckets after sessions, as well as cleaning sinks, tables, and floors throughout the...

There are 3 different “strings” in the carnivore department at Houston Zoo. Bears, tiger building or lion building. Your day can be different depending on what string you’re in that day but in general it consists of cleaning exhibits and holdings, making diets for carnivores, creating enrichment,...

Because this is such a specific position, it is important to know the basic ideals and goals of the zoo. Take some time before the interview to explore John Ball Zoo’s website and learn more about the specifics of what they do and what makes the organization special/unique. It is also beneficial ...

Because I was hired as the North America Animal Care Intern, I worked mostly with the bears, otters, turtles, and cougars. A typical day included arriving before the zoo opened and preparing the exhibits for the day, after the animals are locked inside their indoor dens. For the bear exhibit, thi...

Interns work 28-32 hours within a 13 week time frame. Daily chores are different and strongly depends on the animal area you are interning for.

Be prepared to talk about your prior experience with animals. This is an entry-level position so pets can count! Also be prepared to talk about your goals and how this internship would prepare you to meet those goals. Know how you stand on issues such as animal welfare/rights and euthanasia. It a...

As an Animal Care volunteer, the work is from 9 am to 12 pm and there is a website that you create an account on to select which days you want to come in. You can also help with other volunteer positions as well like rescues, releases, gardening, laundry and housekeeping, maintenance projects, an...

I like working with all the different animals they have and learning of ways this organization are helping these animals with rehabilitating them back to health. In addition, it is fun to kind of just making the different dishes with variety of fruit and veggies and seeing what creation you can c...

Usually shifts are from 9am-1pm or 1pm-5pm and you can work in three different areas: Side 1 (primates, bush dogs, river otters), Side 2 (Aviary, Red Pandas), Barnyard (farm animals, raccoons). I normally work Side 1, so in a four hour shift I do dishes (many, many times), prepare food for animal...

Lots of cleaning, feeding and animal observations. We also spend time educating guests that visit the zoo. Exhibits have to be cleaned every day. There are a lot of animals which means a lot of feeding and lots of dishes to clean and diets to make. You have to make time to observe all your animal...

PetSmart loves to have associates who know about three product. They'll ask what kind of pets you have, what brand of food you feed them, etc. It's fairly standard, and during my interview there was more of a focus on customer service. They might ask about when you were in a difficult situation a...

Animal Care Associates are responsible for daily husbandry and care of all animals that live in the store - betta fish, tropical/non-tropical fish, crickets, zebra finches, society finches, blue parakeets, green parakeets, canaries, green anoles, Bahaman anoles, long tailed lizards, ball pythons,...

As an intern in the jungle I had a lot of flexibility when it came to working days. I was able to have another job along with the internship. I was expected to take some weekend days though because animals require care seven days a week.

I usually start my day, recording temperatures of various exhibits either by reading off a temperature gauge or using a thermometer. After that, I do meal prep; this means cutting, weighing, and sorting fish into containers for all the marine animals at the discovery center. We also care for rept...

I had a phone interview with them because the times that they offered didn't fit with my class schedule, but they were very understanding and flexible. I prepared by writing down on a piece of paper all of the skills and experiences I had that I thought would be good to mention during the intervi...

From Memorial Day to Labor Day the aquarium is open to the public everyday from 10:00am-4:00pm. The interns arrive at 9:30 and leave around 4:30. There is a white board hanging up in the aquarium with each touch tank and station as a column and each hour as a row. The supervisor that day will mak...

It's important to be knowledgeable about the ecosystem you are going to be working with (e.g. cold marine, tropical, freshwater, etc.). Place special emphasis on any past husbandry experience. This is a task-oriented position that does not interact with the public too often, so emphasizing techni...

Generally, you will spend the bulk of your time preparing food for fish and then feeding the fish. If you don't like the smell of shrimp and raw fish, this is not for you. you'll also spend time cleaning tanks and filters, which is also not for the weak of stomach, but quite rewarding if you like...

I had to wake up by 6:30am to be able to get to the zoo by 8:00am for work. You work until 5:00pm. Generally the morning is spent preparing diets for the animals, laundry, doing daily cleaning duties, and performing the weekly deep cleans of certain enclosures. A few enclosures are deep cleaned e...

Because this is such a specific position, it is important to know the basic ideals and goals of the zoo. Take some time before the interview to explore John Ball Zoo’s website and learn more about the specifics of what they do and what makes the organization special/unique. It is also beneficial ...

Your time is split between stables and program animals. In stables you start with cleaning stalls, weighing feed, and morning meeting. The rest of the day consists of cleaning enclosures for goats, chickens, ducks, butterflies, etc. Other tasks are also possible but those are the big ones that al...

research the position, make sure you are aware of what zookeepers really do and what it takes to be successful in the field. Research some of your favorite animals in the zoo and projects the zoo is involved in to show interest and that you take it seriously.

Hard to find locations that are close to my neighborhood. Often found myself driving all over the place. This is definitely not a full time gig, no money in it...unless you are a just looking for extra cash.What I liked about it were the animals, they rocked!! Again, gotta love other people's (ki...

Depending on the demand, you will work about 2-3 times a month. During the summer and winter, the majority of your sittings will last 5-7 days. Clients who book in the dry season will usually book you for the weekend. Each day is different depending on the dog(s) you are watching. Big dogs usuall...

There isn't a standard interview for Rover.com. I applied to be a pet sitter, shared my experience with animals, allowed them to run a background check, and completed a couple of tutorials and lessons after my profile was activated. The process took less than a week.

I offer dog walks, drop in visits, and overnight stays. It depends on how much work you want to take on. While I am doing part time pet sitting, my typical slow day consists of 2 30 minutes drop in visits (usually AM and PM). When I am really busy I have dog walks and drop in visits in addition t...

It is a "get down and get dirty" kind of job. You will need to be prepared to work hard physically while tending to the animal's needs. The great thing about working here is that the days can vary based on what you experience. If you are interested in working with animals for your profession I hi...

I would go in every morning at 8 am and the first thing I would do is check the schedule and see what animals needed what. I would then go to the cat room and replace their litter and make sure they had food and water. If they required medication I would give them their medicine at this time as w...

You are on your feet almost the entire day. The morning is the most laborious; Petland's opening shift starts at 10/11 but you need to be there before 7 to clean out every kennel and transport the dogs to a new kennel. This includes cleaning the area before opening as well. After that, some new d...

Interviews are pretty low-key, but be prepared for what the actual work is like. Dress appropriate for an interview but shoes that can walk through mud are recommended. Ask questions and be friendly and personable. Friendliness, kindness, and respect are all things highly valued at Charlton Kenne...

It's a long day, but it's rewarding. Show up in the morning and start taking care of dogs at around 8:30. The kennel opens at 9:00, and customers will start filtering in all day. Front office work involves checking dogs in and out, answering the phone, calling vet offices for vaccination informat...

So my experience in the interviewing process was a bit different from the others because I was still in my spring term at the time so I completed a phone interview. However, in person would be very similar in preparing ... I made sure that I had my resume finalized and professional, I knew about ...

In general, the summer months are very busy and that is when I mainly work most of my hours. There are two general times you work ... a 7am-1 or 3pm shift and then a night shift which is 1pm to 7/8pm usually.For the morning you arrive, let the dogs outside to go to the bathroom, and open their ru...

Morning consists of feeding, walking, and cleaning for the boarding animals. Afternoon consist of cleaning and other small duties around the clinic. Evening consists of the same morning duties, except cleaning runs, plus vacuuming and mopping. Work aside, the environment is very fun and you can d...

Well, the most important thing is an optimistic attitude, but besides that: Dress well. Be prepared to answer questions about your previous experience with animals. Be ready to give them in depth details about your schedule. (I worked here and around my student schedule.) Be prepared to answer qu...

Well, you sign in on one of the computers then you check to make sure the laundry is going. Depending on your shift you either let the dogs out to go bathroom and feed them (Morning) or you let them out to use the restroom. You must spend the time outside with them. While they are using the restr...

A typical shift includes the following:-feed all animals-clean all cages-bring dogs outside-medicate animals-clean public spaces (vet rooms, OR, waiting room, restrooms)-lock up

You need a lot of experience working with animals. If you have dogs in your home, then that is great. You need to know how dogs communicate with their eyes and body language because you will be dealing with dogs of all sorts of temperaments. While there will be a ton of dogs who are very friendly...

Depending on the demand, you will work about 2-3 times a month. During the summer and winter, the majority of your sittings will last 5-7 days. Clients who book in the dry season will usually book you for the weekend. Each day is different depending on the dog(s) you are watching. Big dogs usuall...

I absolutely love spending time with dogs. I also really enjoy our pay because to be honest we get payed pretty well for a college student. What I don't like is that there is not much company culture or dog walker benefits/appreciation. Also their dog walker app is not very user friendly.

They are looking for people who love animals and are willing to work hard. Be prepared for a time commitment. They want to ensure those who complete the training are able to regularly volunteer for at least 6 months (the time may have changed). The interviews are not difficult, but make sure you ...

You should prepare for the interview by doing a little bit of research on the Humane Society so you have an idea of what you're getting yourself into before hand and sound more knowledgeable at the interview. Be able to answer the common interview questions such as "What are you greatest strength...

A day in the life of a Volunteer Dog Walker is showing up at the scheduled time, checking with the other dog walkers about which dogs have not been taken out for a walk yet. Once that is figured out, I go to the suite that has the greatest amount of dogs not walked yet and check their information...

You need a lot of experience working with animals. If you have dogs in your home, then that is great. You need to know how dogs communicate with their eyes and body language because you will be dealing with dogs of all sorts of temperaments. While there will be a ton of dogs who are very friendly...

Taking a set number of dogs out to play and go to the bathroom. There are set routes to take the dogs, and you won't be walking more than one at a time. The people there also care a lot and take the necessary time to get to know each dog. You'll be put with dogs that would fit you best. At the en...

Usually as a Dog Walking Mentor you will escort a new dog walker around showing them the do's and don'ts of dog handling. You can take your dog to a play area and let it run around for a few minutes giving the dog some exercise before returning it to the kennel. Taking dogs in and out of their ke...

Its an online interview. You film yourself answering the questions given which was basically the procedures in walking a dog and what you would do and treat the client. I say just think about the question a lot beforehand and take multiple different videos. The in person "interview" is just talki...

I get to work on my own times so if I get a wag notification from my phone I can decide whether I want to do it or not. You're never forced to do a walk unless you already commit and it's really the best experience for a college job just because college can be so overwhelming as it is. Being able...

Sometimes it becomes hard to obtain a walk since they get booked out very fast and there are plenty more walkers than dogs who need walks so it can feel like there is more life than work and you might not even be able to book a dog walk for a week.

As a dog walker, the volunteer can expect to learn animal safety, kennel protocol, take dogs for walks, play with dogs in the play yard, light grooming (I.e. brushing) as well as leash training.

Your work-life balance at PetSmart is entirely dependent on the individual. Once your scheduled shift is over, you’re free to go, but troubles from the day and thoughts about certain dogs can follow you home if you let them. Also, once you start to build your own business through clients at PetSm...

Having previous experience in any customer service-type job is a major plus. Be prepared to answer scenario-based questions. Think back about times when you demonstrated exceptional time management and customer service and be ready to share your answer.

Busy! As a groomer at PetSmart, you will check in your dogs and make recommendations based on the dog’s needs, bathe and dry your own dogs, clip and file nails, clean and pluck ears, perform breed standard haircuts or haircuts that meet the desires of the Pet Parents, fill out doggie report cards...

Many of the interview questions that I was asked during my interview had to do with aquariums more so than fish. Knowing how to follow the flow of water in piping, also called tracing, will also be very helpful and will help you stand out. A few common questions include “explain the nitrogen cycl...

Be prepared to speak of your passions about marine life, the ocean and the importance of educating the public on conservation. Speak highly of your interests and past experiences, and share how those will make you a valuable intern at the facility. They are looking for passionate people who love ...

Most days consist of sanitizing the fish house, scrubbing buckets, making hydration waters and jello, and holding umbrellas to shade dolphins eyes from the sun. Some days, you are invited down to the docks to observe sessions, conduct your own relationship building sessions, and spending quality ...

Animals have to be fed in the morning and at night, and areas have to be cleaned multiple times a week. Water bowls have to be filled multiple times a day, wounds have to be treated and some animals have to be milked or brushed. Never a dull moment on the farm, there is always something that need...

I had the option to create my own schedule around the other events happening during my busy summer schedule. Every morning I would do the daily animal care tasks such as cleaning enclosures, scrubbing water bowls, catching feeder bugs, and preparing the salad for feeding. There was also a list of...

The interview process was fairly straight forward - 30-60 min interview and a short written "quiz". Along with the typical interview questions, they do ask a lot of questions revolving past animal care experience as well as difficult animal welfare/ethics questions. I think those were the hardest...

Its a very rewarding but monotonous job. I always want to make sure people understand that it is a highly active job , with heavy workloads, and repetitive motions. This does not mean it is a bad job though, I learned a lot about infectious diseases, got to work with all different species of anim...

Personally, I have a Word document on hand with plenty of interview questions (and my respective answers to them) which I study off of [days] prior to the interview. I include plenty of basic questions asked during an interview ("Tell me a little bit about yourself...", "What do I have to offer/w...

A volunteer typically works at the Virginia Living Museum for four hours per week. They are welcome, however, to sign up for additional hours for certain special events, or if a certain section of the Museum is running short on volunteers (both of which you'll be alerted of via e-mail). Certain s...

You need a lot of experience working with animals. If you have dogs in your home, then that is great. You need to know how dogs communicate with their eyes and body language because you will be dealing with dogs of all sorts of temperaments. While there will be a ton of dogs who are very friendly...

It is a lot of manual labor, but definitely worth all of it. It is your responsibility to feed the animals, clean their cages, make sure the dogs get outside and leash walked. Every morning there is 4 hours of cleaning and feeding before the shelter opens. Once the shelter is open, animal care wi...

Managers will be looking for a potential employee that either have experience in caring for animals or someone who is willing to learn. If you have previous experience, it would be best for you to emphasize it on your resume. If you do not have experience, don't worry - simply convey your passion...

The shifts for animal caretaker begin at 6 am and end at 10 pm (depending on the store). The morning shift entails cleaning animal cages, feeding animals, administering medication to the sick animals, and pulling out any deceased fish from the tanks. Depending on the day, you may have to clean ou...

The interview process was very simple. They asked me:-Why do you want the job?-Are you comfortable around dogs, cats, reptiles, and fish?-What pets do you own?The interview was the easiest interview I’ve ever had!

My experience involved anywhere from 3-5 hours a week handling animals in addition to the weekly research procedures conducted. You can decide to do all the care at one time or split it up over two days. I, personally, preferred completing the weekly duties on a single day. These duties included ...

I began working as an Animal Caretaker Volunteer during the fall semester. For your job as a volunteer, you must be able to show an enthusiasm for working with animals, experience working with children, and a willingness to do outdoor work, when necessary. For me, the most important part of the i...

The interview was all online. I had to take online quizzes about how to put on different harnesses properly. I also had to make a 60-second video of myself answering a question (the question asked what I do when I approach an unfamiliar dog for the first time).

It depends on what kind of booking requests you take. There are 5 options for Rover services. You can have dogs stay at your home either for doggy daycare or overnight boarding, you can stop by your clients' homes during the day for either drop-in visits or dog walks, or you can stay at your clie...

One of the classes for my Psychology major is actually Comparative Animal Behavior; animal psychology, in some ways, is not that different from human psychology. Learning about behaviorism has significantly helped me in understanding why dogs do what they do, and how to communicate with them bett...

Your time is split between stables and program animals. In stables you start with cleaning stalls, weighing feed, and morning meeting. The rest of the day consists of cleaning enclosures for goats, chickens, ducks, butterflies, etc. Other tasks are also possible but those are the big ones that al...

You need to be able to work under pressure with a lot of responsibilities. You also have to have amazing customer service skills dealing with pet parents, a lot of which tend to be really nit-picky. I have been yelled at, cussed at, had keys thrown at me for little things like not having a report...

I suggest you come prepared to talk about your past work experience. Be ready to talk honestly about how well you work with plants, animals, and other people. They will ask specific details about your work and volunteer experiences. They will also want to know how you think this working experienc...

I prepared by researching the mission and vision of Potter Park Zoo. I also prepared by thinking about common interview questions and practicing my answers, such as what are my greatest strengths and weaknesses, and what is a story about how I resolved a conflict in a professional or school envir...

The interview was not stressful at all. They just ask you why you want to volunteer for animal care, and if you have any specific topics/projects you'd like to pursue while you're a volunteer. They mainly ask logistical questions (like when you'll be available to work, if you have a car etc...) a...

You start the day with a sort of debriefing with the supervisor and the other animal care volunteers. You all look at a checklist of tasks to do, and the supervisor tells you about any bigger projects/unique tasks that are going on. Depending on how difficult/complex the task is and how experienc...

Dog shelter The dog shelter is very loud, even though some dogs are trying to sleep. Walking dogs (that one is allowed to walk) around the shelter Playing with dogs who are more than likely unloved Cat shelter A lot of laundry, folding, and putting away blankets, toys, etc. Playing with multiple ...

The main duties of the Animal Care Team include daily animal husbandry of all small animals (hamsters, gerbils, mice, rats, guinea pigs, ferrets), birds, reptiles/amphibians and fish. This included cleaning all tanks/cages via company protocol, preparing and distributing diets, observing for dise...

When getting ready for an interview look professional and bring a resume if you have one. Be prepared to talk about your customer service experience. Customer service questions (e.g.: how would you deal with an angry customer) and problem solving is a large part of the interview. Also mention any...

When it comes to animal care, all animals need to be fed and habitats spot cleaned daily. Wellness checks (checking for animal health) are done multiple times a day. On deep cleaning days all habitats are stripped of bedding materials, sanitized, and all bowls/wheels/etc. are cleaned and replaced...

10 hour shifts, always on your feet, multi-tasking & time management tasks (time sensitive tasks), animal behavior psycology (how do you get a leash on a dog that is aggressive? how are you going to convince the dog to walk with you?), cleaning (alot of poop), training & behavior work, exposure t...

Likes:Working with animals; Feeling accomplished after scrubbing fish tanks; Talking to customers; Making customers happy; The gratitude customers had for me helping them; The people I worked with who also cared for animals; Learning how to take care of a wide variety of pets; Trying to hand feed...

The interview process was very simple. They asked me:-Why do you want the job?-Are you comfortable around dogs, cats, reptiles, and fish?-What pets do you own?The interview was the easiest interview I’ve ever had!

A true love and dedication to the well-being of all animals is the number one quality you need. It sounds cheesy but each animal has their own quirks and personalities which can make this job very stressful but very rewarding. Patience is key when dealing with a hundred plus animals a day. Also, ...

The best way I can say is to be knowledgeable about what department position you are interviewing for. I have a good amount of background knowledge in various animal taxa that allowed me to cater my responses to what the interviewer was looking for. Additionally, having previous experience with a...

Reflect on and have in mind what motivations you have for pursuing an internship at Farm Sanctuary. Your interviewer will want to hear about why are interested in contributing to their mission of providing lifelong care and safe haven to rescued farm animals, along with educating the public on th...

Each day of your five-day work week will have you rising bright and early with the animals, around 7 am, and ending around 5 pm (with an hour lunch break). Each day, you will find yourself on one of two shifts: barn cleaning or animal care. Barn cleaning, tough yet rewarding work, consists of cle...

That varies from site to site. However, there are some similarities. The ESC is an organization centered around service, discernment and and intentional community. You will be living and working with your fellow interns. You will have early mornings because of the needs of the animals and, if pre...

The ESC has multiple sites that are in need of animal care interns. This program is just as much about your personal and spiritual growth as it is about serving the community. My advice on preparing for an interview specifically for an animal care internship is that you not only be ready to artic...

Usually starts pretty early. We get our assigned feeding rounds and make the diets before leaving to do rounds. For each run (based off of different animal groups, i.e. small carnivore/grain, large carnivore/grain, reptile house, primates, petting zoo, etc.) we make diets, feed, clean enclosures,...

PetSmart loves to have associates who know about three product. They'll ask what kind of pets you have, what brand of food you feed them, etc. It's fairly standard, and during my interview there was more of a focus on customer service. They might ask about when you were in a difficult situation a...

Animal Care Associates are responsible for daily husbandry and care of all animals that live in the store - betta fish, tropical/non-tropical fish, crickets, zebra finches, society finches, blue parakeets, green parakeets, canaries, green anoles, Bahaman anoles, long tailed lizards, ball pythons,...

Assignments change each day, based on what the staff feel you are capable of. A typical day:Sign in and check the board for your assignment.Check on the animals assigned to you to see if their enclosures need cleaning and what food they need, and how the animals themselves are doing. Bring any co...

To prepare for an interview for the Animal Care Internship, research the mission and goals of WCSV. The rehabilitation of wildlife greatly differs when compared to treating domestic animals, and WCSV wants you to understand these differences. Also think about why you are passionate about the posi...

A day in the life of an Animal Care Intern at WCSV is fairly regular in schedule. Each shift is 4 hours long, and you may work up to 8 hours in one day. Each shift, you will be assigned a task list that should keep you occupied for most of the entirety of the shift. The tasks on this list are hig...

Many classes in my major have given me an understanding of wildlife and its perception and importance in our society. Classes like Wildlife Ecology, American Wildlife: Introduction to Management and Policy, and Principles of Conservation Biology have made me familiar with the current challenges f...

The shifts are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM and you have 2 breaks, one is 15 minutes long and one is an hour (lunch). You are given an assignment that details which room(s) you are to clean and which ones to check (this entails making sure animals have adequate food or water, that new births are recorded, ...

Be prepared to answer questions pertaining to small animal handling knowledge. If you don't have any experience with rodents and rabbits. BE HONEST! Know that this job is a lot of physical labor and standing on your feet! If you don't like that, then this isn't for you. If you have done research ...

The interview was fairly short. It would be a must to know information of the types of animals they have on campus these include chickens, bunnies, sheep, goats, and horses. Being able to know equestrian information is not a must, but a basis is needed.

The interview was all online. I had to take online quizzes about how to put on different harnesses properly. I also had to make a 60-second video of myself answering a question (the question asked what I do when I approach an unfamiliar dog for the first time).

Most days consist of sanitizing the fish house, scrubbing buckets, making hydration waters and jello, and holding umbrellas to shade dolphins eyes from the sun. Some days, you are invited down to the docks to observe sessions, conduct your own relationship building sessions, and spending quality ...

It depends on what kind of booking requests you take. There are 5 options for Rover services. You can have dogs stay at your home either for doggy daycare or overnight boarding, you can stop by your clients' homes during the day for either drop-in visits or dog walks, or you can stay at your clie...

One of the classes for my Psychology major is actually Comparative Animal Behavior; animal psychology, in some ways, is not that different from human psychology. Learning about behaviorism has significantly helped me in understanding why dogs do what they do, and how to communicate with them bett...

When preparing for an interview at the humane society for a position in animal care they are going to be asking very specific information regarding your past animal handling skills and/or jobs. They are looking for motivated and caring people who truly want to help animals, so if you are not 100%...

Each day starts out with a meeting and break down with all members in animal care. Then you are assigned to a specific kennel(s) for the day, that you are required to clean by the end of the day, usually before noon is the time you want to clean all of your kennels. Then after lunch you usually g...

My current major, Biology, applies perfectly to this position because throughout the day we are constantly faced with questions regarding the dogs healthcare and understanding certain health concerns for each dog. You must understand certain terms and make sure the proper food and diets are given...

It is a fantastic experience for nature lovers. There are all kinds of wild life to keep an eye out for. Depending on your tasks, there may be some hard manual labor, but the singing birds keep you company and make it worth while. You may even catch a glimpse of a kit fox. You will be expected to...

I prepared by researching the mission and vision of Potter Park Zoo. I also prepared by thinking about common interview questions and practicing my answers, such as what are my greatest strengths and weaknesses, and what is a story about how I resolved a conflict in a professional or school envir...

The interview was not stressful at all. They just ask you why you want to volunteer for animal care, and if you have any specific topics/projects you'd like to pursue while you're a volunteer. They mainly ask logistical questions (like when you'll be available to work, if you have a car etc...) a...

You start the day with a sort of debriefing with the supervisor and the other animal care volunteers. You all look at a checklist of tasks to do, and the supervisor tells you about any bigger projects/unique tasks that are going on. Depending on how difficult/complex the task is and how experienc...

Dog shelter The dog shelter is very loud, even though some dogs are trying to sleep. Walking dogs (that one is allowed to walk) around the shelter Playing with dogs who are more than likely unloved Cat shelter A lot of laundry, folding, and putting away blankets, toys, etc. Playing with multiple ...

Lots of cleaning, feeding and animal observations. We also spend time educating guests that visit the zoo. Exhibits have to be cleaned every day. There are a lot of animals which means a lot of feeding and lots of dishes to clean and diets to make. You have to make time to observe all your animal...

The main duties of the Animal Care Team include daily animal husbandry of all small animals (hamsters, gerbils, mice, rats, guinea pigs, ferrets), birds, reptiles/amphibians and fish. This included cleaning all tanks/cages via company protocol, preparing and distributing diets, observing for dise...

When getting ready for an interview look professional and bring a resume if you have one. Be prepared to talk about your customer service experience. Customer service questions (e.g.: how would you deal with an angry customer) and problem solving is a large part of the interview. Also mention any...

When it comes to animal care, all animals need to be fed and habitats spot cleaned daily. Wellness checks (checking for animal health) are done multiple times a day. On deep cleaning days all habitats are stripped of bedding materials, sanitized, and all bowls/wheels/etc. are cleaned and replaced...

It is a lot of manual labor, but definitely worth all of it. It is your responsibility to feed the animals, clean their cages, make sure the dogs get outside and leash walked. Every morning there is 4 hours of cleaning and feeding before the shelter opens. Once the shelter is open, animal care wi...

I love it! Usually it's a 2-4 hour shift, so what I do is walk the dogs (who are so lovable), help with cleaning the crates of the cats, laundry, dishwashing, and other tasks that need to get done daily. I have a dog at home, and volunteering here helps me cope with how much I miss him!

As an Animal Care volunteer, the work is from 9 am to 12 pm and there is a website that you create an account on to select which days you want to come in. You can also help with other volunteer positions as well like rescues, releases, gardening, laundry and housekeeping, maintenance projects, an...

I like working with all the different animals they have and learning of ways this organization are helping these animals with rehabilitating them back to health. In addition, it is fun to kind of just making the different dishes with variety of fruit and veggies and seeing what creation you can c...

Usually shifts are from 9am-1pm or 1pm-5pm and you can work in three different areas: Side 1 (primates, bush dogs, river otters), Side 2 (Aviary, Red Pandas), Barnyard (farm animals, raccoons). I normally work Side 1, so in a four hour shift I do dishes (many, many times), prepare food for animal...

A true love and dedication to the well-being of all animals is the number one quality you need. It sounds cheesy but each animal has their own quirks and personalities which can make this job very stressful but very rewarding. Patience is key when dealing with a hundred plus animals a day. Also, ...

Daily responsibilities include:Cleaning cages, enclosures; Mandatory use of a hose; Preparing diets and feeding all in-house animals. Diets will often include insects and various protein sources; Documentation and record keeping; Weighing animals; Laundry and dish washing-will be exposed to anima...

Once you get there in uniform, you sign in and then check the task list to see what has and hasn't been done. For assignments, it was typically feeding the animals, cleaning kennels, doing laundry, washing dishes, walking the dogs, playing with the animals, and going through the process of custom...

The best way I can say is to be knowledgeable about what department position you are interviewing for. I have a good amount of background knowledge in various animal taxa that allowed me to cater my responses to what the interviewer was looking for. Additionally, having previous experience with a...

Reflect on and have in mind what motivations you have for pursuing an internship at Farm Sanctuary. Your interviewer will want to hear about why are interested in contributing to their mission of providing lifelong care and safe haven to rescued farm animals, along with educating the public on th...

Each day of your five-day work week will have you rising bright and early with the animals, around 7 am, and ending around 5 pm (with an hour lunch break). Each day, you will find yourself on one of two shifts: barn cleaning or animal care. Barn cleaning, tough yet rewarding work, consists of cle...

That varies from site to site. However, there are some similarities. The ESC is an organization centered around service, discernment and and intentional community. You will be living and working with your fellow interns. You will have early mornings because of the needs of the animals and, if pre...

The ESC has multiple sites that are in need of animal care interns. This program is just as much about your personal and spiritual growth as it is about serving the community. My advice on preparing for an interview specifically for an animal care internship is that you not only be ready to artic...

Usually starts pretty early. We get our assigned feeding rounds and make the diets before leaving to do rounds. For each run (based off of different animal groups, i.e. small carnivore/grain, large carnivore/grain, reptile house, primates, petting zoo, etc.) we make diets, feed, clean enclosures,...

There are three shifts that happen throughout the day: 6:30-12, 2-6, and 8-10 (paid overtime). I would usually work just the 6:30-12 or the 6:30-12 and 2-6 together. The job includes: cleaning, feeding, playtimes, and potty walks. You pretty much just do those things on repeat.

Assignments change each day, based on what the staff feel you are capable of. A typical day:Sign in and check the board for your assignment.Check on the animals assigned to you to see if their enclosures need cleaning and what food they need, and how the animals themselves are doing. Bring any co...

To prepare for an interview for the Animal Care Internship, research the mission and goals of WCSV. The rehabilitation of wildlife greatly differs when compared to treating domestic animals, and WCSV wants you to understand these differences. Also think about why you are passionate about the posi...

A day in the life of an Animal Care Intern at WCSV is fairly regular in schedule. Each shift is 4 hours long, and you may work up to 8 hours in one day. Each shift, you will be assigned a task list that should keep you occupied for most of the entirety of the shift. The tasks on this list are hig...

Many classes in my major have given me an understanding of wildlife and its perception and importance in our society. Classes like Wildlife Ecology, American Wildlife: Introduction to Management and Policy, and Principles of Conservation Biology have made me familiar with the current challenges f...

At the medical center, your day is focused around where you are volunteering. You can take dogs on walks, play with them in play spaces, and clean their living spaces. You could care for cats, or even help out the medical staff.

You will be given information to read through and pass a quiz. There is sometimes a phone call you will have with Rover. I have also heard of people having to go through a harness test. There is a background check too. Not to much you can really do to prepare for it.