6 Great Jobs for Animal Lovers

Wildlife Rehabilitator

Median Salary:: $30,400

Every day, injured, sick, and orphaned animals are left alone to fend for themselves in the wild. But thanks to the work of wildlife rehabilitators, animals that would otherwise have very little chance of surviving alone can recover and return to the wild, happy and healthy. A wildlife rehabilitator rescues and cares for these helpless animals, and returns them to their natural habitats once they’re strong enough to survive on their own.

From feeding an orphaned baby orangutan to keeping detailed records of each animal’s diet and feeding schedule, you do your part to make the world a better place—one animal at a time.