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Veterinary & Animal

If you’re of the Doctor Dolittle school of thought then maybe a career focused on studying, caring for and learning from members of the animal kingdom is an option to consider. It is an area in which many choose to turn their love of a particular species, such as horses, into a viable profession, like equine studies.

More is necessary than a fondness for our furry friends however, an interest in science, medicine and nutrition is vital for any of the careers in this section, and other key qualities include a caring nature and a communicative personality.

The careers mentioned here play an intrinsic part in the success of many sector of the Irish economy such as agriculture, food, tourism and sport; and the scope for financial reward is wide with high-income possibilities for those with expertise. Perhaps most importantly for those with a genuine love of animals is that it promises to provide a highly enjoyable working environment with new and exciting duties each day; so have a look through this section and see which career speaks most to you…

Veterinary Medicine
Studying veterinary medicine at third level involves a great deal of dedication: the high entry po ...
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Equine Studies
Arkle, the greatest National Hunt horse of all time was Irish. The equestrian industry in Irelan ...
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Zoology & Zookeeping
Images of you astride Noah’s Ark with a parrot on one shoulder and a zebra at your side might be ...
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Case Study - Zoologi ...
Name: Lynda McSweeneyJob: ZoologistI’m the Head of Education at Fota Wildlife Park. I first beca ...
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