bird occupations

[birdiemommy]

I was emailing with a friend's daughter and she is into birds. She is trying to decide what she wants to do with her life and wants birds to fit in somewhere. So we were brain storming about birdie occupations. What are we missing?

bird sitter
volunteer/work at a rescue
vet tech at avian practice
work at a bird store
breeder
behavior consultant
zoo keeper

[chinniechantel]

-Trainer
-I don't know the technical name, but how about someone who studies birds in the wild, their migration patterns, breeding grounds, etc.

[diljaa]

Avian vet. Never enough of those around.

[LovelySydney]

Yes I second avian medicine FOR SURE!! I think you covered all the bases though.

[Emmilyy]

thats what i wanna be guys! an avian vet (and all other animals!) me and my mom are gonna start looking for how to get into the schools! im excited! 3 more years of high school to go !

[shellbeme]

Originally Posted by Emmilyy

thats what i wanna be guys! an avian vet (and all other animals!) me and my mom are gonna start looking for how to get into the schools! im excited! 3 more years of high school to go !

Woot! Go for it and make it happen!

[Emmilyy]

i will! :D

I've ALWAYS known i wanted to be a vet, but recently decided on avain :)

[sailorkelly]

University of Auburn has a great Avian program

[Ashling]

I wish I could be an avian vet, but the 10 years of training doesn't appeal to me. I have been wanting a bird occupation too, so far being a trainer at a really good zoo near here (that specializes in Australian animals) sounds good to me! Maybe there is a zoo she could look at that does educational shows about parrots?

[hsmoscout]

Originally Posted by Emmilyy

i will! :D

I've ALWAYS known i wanted to be a vet, but recently decided on avain :)

I have thought about it, but then I think...what if I have to check out a mad cockatoo? I have to put they stethescope right on it's chest where it could easily bite me!