How do I Become a Veterinary Support Assistant?
If you’re considering a veterinary career, working as a veterinary support assistant is a quick way to get started. With fewer barriers to entry, you could begin working with animals sooner than if you trained as a veterinary nurse or surgeon. But[...]
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How to Work in Conservation
Focussed on the protection and preservation of species, wildlife and ecosystems, unsurprisingly, conservation requires an affinity for nature and the outdoors. And while many conservationists start out in fieldwork, you can work in conservation in many[...]
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What is the Role of a Mental Health Worker?
The key focus of a Mental Health Worker is to support the psychological and emotional well-being of those who are experiencing enduring mental health issues or illnesses. They work as part of a multidisciplinary team which can include doctors, social[...]
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How to become an Animal Hydrotherapist
There are many reasons small animals can find themselves needing human assisted therapy. They may have acquired an injury, gained weight, have a chronic condition or are simply feeling the effects of old age. Whatever their ailment, hydrotherapy is quickly[...]
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Interesting Roles Working with Animals
If your adoration for animals has led you to consider a career involving them in some way, there are more options than you might think. There are many interesting roles working with animals that utilise specific skillsets or expose you to the wider aspects[...]
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How to study Animal Hydrotherapy online
Small animal hydrotherapy is a branch of rehabilitation that can also provide a lightweight form of exercise for small animals. Hydrotherapy can be beneficial for domestic dogs and cats, or even wild breeds recovering from illness or injury. It can also[...]
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What Animal Care Course is Right for Me?
The term animal care covers a lot of roles from rehoming dogs to dog-walking. Whichever path you choose you can expect it to be challenging yet highly rewarding. Especially if animal welfare is a passion of yours.
It can be difficult to identify which[...]
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Work and Mental Illness
The workplace isn’t always the first thing you think of when it comes to mental health support. But businesses should and are playing an increasing role in the intervention and prevention of mental health conditions and mental illness.
This is on[...]
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What is it like to Work in a Zoo?
Work in a zoo is fast-paced, fun and sociable and working with exotic animals means there’s never a dull moment. It requires you all seasons of the year so you must be prepared to work come rain or shine. Communication skills are essential, as well[...]
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Why is Mental Health Advocacy important?
As an advocate, you give support to others to make sure their rights, needs and goals are heard and met. This could be individuals or groups of people who are at risk, vulnerable or have diminished capacity. And perhaps cannot communicate their needs[...]
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