I'm glad you're starting to get this on your mind while you're young, I already grew up and I'm stuck .--. You still have time take advantage of it and choose wisely :)
I’m just the same! I find a animals so fascinating and beautiful and I would love to dedicated my life to them. I especially love wolves and Nordic nature as that’s what I’m growing up with. I want to work with animals one day, but I don’t think being a vet is a fitting career for me. At least a pet vet, a wildlife vet seems WAY more interesting to me
@@de4dbuck woah i think the same way. until some days ago I've always though i wanted to be a wildlife vet, cuz i can't see myself working with dogs and cats (like most think that's what vets only do), but now stuck I'm between a zoologist and vet I'm sorry if i made any mistake, English is not my first language, but i wanted to share it
I’ve been working on pre-med and biology requirements to be a dermatologist. I’ve finally accepted that I don’t actually want to do this because I don’t want to take care of humans. I’ve always loved animals and want to work with them! I’ve been doing a lot of research on this lately and have been leaning heavily towards zoology. Your videos are so helpful!
I’m proud of you for taking the steps necessary to doing what makes you happy! 💜 You have a lot of courage to go ahead and do that, I applaud you. I wish you luck on your future endeavors. Make sure to do a lot of internships and have fun. x
I really heavily felt you when you said “I don’t want to take care of humans” because me too 😂🤝 I’m in school for zoology because I love animals and I’d prefer working with wildlife and marine animals
@@Xo.ErisKain other animals are better than humans in my opinion 😉 at least in ways that are important to a career lol. That’s awesome! I wish you the best of luck! I decided on Wildlife Conservation 😄
I'm on the same boat, I've been in the human medical field for about 4 years and I realize that I'm not motivated, I'm 28 and looking for a career change. The field isn't the best right now.
Hi! I always wanted to be a zoologist since I was a young girl, and I strayed away from this idea after high-school because I feared all the RUMORS I heard about the job! I'm now 26 without a step into college but after years of feeling lost and having a hard life alone, I decided to turn my life to a path once and for all and decided to just go back, full circle and go back to school and go for Zoology/Wildlife Biology. I am 6 months sober and have been so motivated, even if the rumors were true and the pay was terrible. I decided it didn't matter, it has always made the most sense for ME. You are helping me make my dreams come true, I watched some videos and am in the works of becoming enrolled in the Fall. Thank you for all these videos! They have helped me understand what questions I need to ask, and help me narrow my search of my true calling! Thank you thank you thank you!!!!
So awesome! You are still so young. Imagine you finish school about 30. You will have a 30+ year career ahead of you, which will be as long as you would have been alive! Keep us posted on the school enrollment! Remember to apply to several in case your dream school doesn't work out.
Wildlife TV presenter... the best job in the world would be working for the natural history unit and travelling with them while they film the next planet earth/blue planet/any other wildlife documentary series. But let’s be real, that kind of job is harder to get than a needle in a haystack
get it yourself mate, start working on a UA-cam channel and start small and building yourself towards that. You do not necessarily need a company backing you up... You can build up your channel from it taking you further and further around the world to cover more and more content (hence, more animals!)
I know this isn't technically a "Wildlife" job and you've already discussed it in another video, but thought it could be helpful to include here. I'm currently interviewing for two outdoor planner positions, one with the National Park Service and one with US Forest Service. For transparency, both jobs would start out at around $55,000/year with room to grow (as is the usual with Federal jobs). Education wise, I have a Master's in Public Administration (concentration in planning) and have experience building trails, acquiring land, and using NEPA guidelines. Just wanted to include this as an addendum to the video for those interested in the salary, education, and experience requirements for outdoor planning.
I'm torn between Wildlife biology and Marine biology 😩, I'm really interested in the both of them so I'll have to get experience in both fields to see which fits me the best.
@@Ara_Ara2 just do both you can major a subject that includes both or if you can't major one of the two and get experience doing the other. For example look for internships, reaserch oportunities, or volunteer with people or organizations.
would you be able to talk about environmental biology? Like how it’s different/similar to wildlife biology? I love your videos and they’ve really helped me narrow down what I want to do!
I think environment is more focused on human influence on the environment and climate change, recycling, eco friendly power, that sorta thing. Wildlife is more focused on the study of animal behaviors and the ecosystem they live in, and focuses more on ecosystem conservation for animals, rather than ecosystem conservation for people (environmental)
I am more into the field research side of things and i want to be able to travel. I'm looking more at the moment toward wildlife technician or zoologist. In the future i've leaned more toward either wildlife biologist or conservation biologist. This video was extremely helpful!
this was really helpful, I'm a sophomore in school right now and have been so scared about graduating and what types of jobs I can get. This definitely cleared things up.
Thank you so much for taking the time to discuss this! Currently planning on taking an upgrade program to boost my marks so I can begin to persue this path. Really struggling with math but doing my best to keep pushing forward so I can make this goal happen.
I'm planning to go to college soon to hopefully become a Wildlife Rehabilitator, allot of people dont do it for the money but I'm not even sure if Ill do it for long. I'm going to be volunteering at all sorts of different things to get an idea of what I like best. I grew up knowing you can only be 2 things to work with animals: veterinarian or zoo keeper. But now I know theres so many more things and it's hard to choose 😬
I am currently in my teenage years and I really want to have a job where I study and try to help animals. These videos have been helping me with learning about what to do in the future to pursue my dream.
I’m looking into a Conservation and Wildlife Biology Bachelors degree, although I am trying to find what is a right fit for me personally. I want to work hands on in animal sanctuaries and wildlife habilitation centers. I don’t want a desk job, although watching your video has me curious about working for organizations fundraising etc, as I am super social and passionate about conservation. 💚
this is where I'm also coming from, I really liked the way she explained about the conservation manager job I think that would be cool, I'm also very passionate about conservation I've always been since high school.
Thank you so much for this video!! I just got accepted into Humboldt State for Wildlife Conservation but I also want to get into marine biology and plant sciences. Nature is just so fascinating!
I’m just now finding you again, but years ago I subscribed when starting my undergrad. When I was really absolutely hating school and needed motivation to keep going ahead I would watch your videos to remind myself why I’m doing this. After 2 years of working in shoreline research I’m finally going to graduate with my undergrad in biology-ecology this semester and I’m back here watching your videos and it’s so nice and nostalgic😭💕
Kristina Lynn Yes!! My first project was marine debris and my current is a much more in depth look into restored shorelines. We’re studying macrobenthos, using drone imagery with GIS, organics, and metals etc. We’re comparing our naturally restored shorelines to the reference sites and armored sites. The difference in benthos between sites is astounding (in abundance, diversity is about the same). I’ve seen you’ve worked on so many cool projects, I hope to work on really cool stuff like you one day!
I absolutely love your videos! I am 29 and am currently working as a certified medical coder. It's a good job but it is not fulfilling in any way. No clue what I want to be but I know it is somewhere within the environmental science/wildlife biology field. My plan is to start working on a degree in the next few years to make that a reality. So until then, I will be studying, day dreaming, and listening to vids/podcasts like yours. Thanks for sharing!
yayyy! i watched this video hoping my dream job, wildlife vet, would be on the list and sure enough there it was! really enjoyed the video and am excited for the future :) i am a junior in university btw and am hoping to get into vet school in 2 years. we’ll see!!
I am a biology/environmental science teacher (B.S. in biology; MA in Teaching) looking to become a zoologist or wildlife biologist (I am ready to do what i love). I am the guy who can tell you a million and 1 facts about mammals and reptiles (have a fascination with Carnivora, Elapids and Viperids). Should I pursue another masters (I’m almost 40)? I did an internship at the Bronx Zoo when I was 13 (and wowed the people I worked with at the time) I designed a dhole exhibit during that time ( interestingly that Zoo now has Dholes). Seeking guidance. I have been blessed by your channel
This has been really good. I recently got a degree and it's kinda going nowhere because I have to finish off my degree at a major university and can't get up there to do it. So, now I'm looking for a new path and I would love to work outside with animals. The way you explain the degrees and payrates is really cool. I'm thinking about becoming a wildlife vet.
Thank you so much for this video. I am an undergrad student going into my third year in wildlife conservation biology, and this video opened me up to what I might want to do with my degree later on.
I’m currently a Natural Resource Ecology and Management major with my concentration in Conservation Biology💚💚💚🌞🌞🌞🌻🌻🌻I’m in my 2nd semester of freshman year
Wildlife technician - that's me!! I'm doing what I do with just a 2 year diploma, but like you said most postings ask for a 4 year degree so it can be hard to find people willing to give me a chance.
Thank you for this video! I am currently getting ready for my bachelor's state exams and would like to get into Wildlife conservation and management master's program, but needed to get some motivation for the future at the moment XD So this video helped me nicely (And yeah, I would like the Wildlife technician-ish position, while I'm still young and do not have many ties here, since my whole education is aimed at the tropics, in my case specifically Africa)
Hi there. It's 2023. I forgot that I had subscribed to your wonderful channel. I have an undergrad in biology (UDC 94') and was accepted to gradschool many years ago. However, the salaries were so LOW, that I decided to go into medicine and became a physician assistant (HU 00' ). PA salaries range from $126K -to-$150K/yr on average. I think that anyone considering becoming a biologist needs to assess school loan debt-to-income ratio. BUT, doing what you truly LOVE, is perhaps the most important thing, though. Re-watching your video three years later, re-lit my strong desire to be an actual biologist; had it since I was a kid. I want to build on my bio degree so I can do that. I am contemplating pursing a naturalist certification. I live in DC, so am near the Audubon Society, National Zoo and, National Aquarium. I can get involved in some biology-type work. Your video got me psyched up! Thank you so MUCH, for sharing your amazing life and career with us! Take care!
Thank you for your videos! I always enjoy them! I’m currently expecting my second child. I am a part-time wildlife/avian tech, also assisting with at-home work with customer requests within the same company. I have not finished my masters, but I wanted to see what kinds of jobs you may have in mind for moms like myself, that can work from home while still feeling like they are conducting research in wildlife. I feel like everything that pops up requires travel, and I may have to limit my travels now that I will be a mother of 2.
Thank you for the good info. Im currently going to school for paramedicine and im rethinking my career choice because my passion is working outdoors with wildlife and animal biology as a whole. Wildlife technician sounds very appealing despite the low pay
Thank you so much for this video, it was very helpful! Would it be possible to do a video on post-graduation planning, and different possible routes/options that people might take after graduation? I'll be graduating next year with a bachelor's degree in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology. Thank you for all of your videos, they are all super informative! ❤️
Thanks for providing information on education, I've been looking for some career in zoology and your information is helpful in determining what's a good place to start.
I have a passion for birds and real-life has thrown me into sharing their territory for almost half a decade now. Without much scholarly knowledge in the field I've managed to use my intuition to try not affect the environment around me. I also try not to interfere with the natural behaviours of the species in their habitat. It's been thrilling to witness raptor birds hunting in front of me at times. Their displays can put so much colour in anybody's life the same. I think I've managed to develop a win-win situation with most species in the area. They seem to be proliferating in my presence and I get my wildlife "pass" in return. What started for me as a bit of an ordeal has eventually turned into an exciting period of my life. Who knows someday I might even be interested in a "technician" job. Just thought I might share this. We live in a beautiful natural world. You can't really take your safety for granted, but by respecting other species we might just get to enjoy it a little better while we can. I've had the tiniest scratches for the experience. Wildlife can be so much better and forgiving to us than most people can envisage. I think it has to do with our personal philosophies.
I have been very worried about what I want to do for a living since I’m about to go off to college and major in biology. All I can say is that this was a big help for me and I think that I am leaning toward becoming a wildlife biologist! If any people in that field could give me insight on the job and maybe lend me some tips I would greatly appreciate it.
Currently working as a wildlife tech. I graduated a year ago and figure I’ll keep working all sorts of tech jobs while I’m young and can deal with all the physical field conditions. At some point I’ll transition but NOT YET!!!
I currently volunteer on the weekends at a wildlife sanctuary and I love it, although yeah I do wish I was paid lol. If I could do school again, I’d go to school to be a wildlife vet
This video was really helpful im working towards my ba in fisheries wildlife and conservation and I think i would like to work as a fisheries biologist
i think being an in person animal educator would be for me. I could educate others with a mix of my own collection and a zoological collection and slowly id be working to making my own education business, and/or breeding program for endangered herps.
man i used to think wildlife biologists were always in the field and really low payed but i really wanted to help manage everything with a little field work and man im i happy that those jobs exist and pay good.
I always LOVED marine biology I would do that or be a wildlife vet/tv host; I have a degree in jmedia studies (ournalism and film) already and I just love animals and science, I'm naturally adept to the information because I just love it so much. I literally grew up watching environmental and animal docs/tv shows from zoboomafu, steve irwin and a slew of animal planet and nat geo wild shows. In short, animals are amazing, lol.
I’ve heard that there are few jobs for wildlife vets, and that there are only around 40 employed in the US and Canada. I am currently a wildlife pre-vet major but I’m thinking about going to grad school to focus on ornithology or ecology instead of vet school but the salary range is worrisome for me
I am almost 25 and still don’t know what I want to do. I keep leaning towards wildlife and working with animals but I really don’t want to do the research aspect, I just want to do hands on work :’) Feels like you cant have one without the other
Check out industry and government for more planning and applied biology jobs! You definitely don't have to do research if you don't want to, if you're flexible on the sort of environmental work you will take.
Hi Kristina! I am planning to come to US for my masters in wildlife biology .So can you make a video on colleges that give the course and give good internships during the master’s program..
I love your videos and thank you for making them!!! I have a bachelor degree in public administration and land management; and I'Il be starting master's degree in Natural Resources Conservation and Managament here in Portugal (where I live), and I'm super excited about it :D !!! I know that probably I won't find a job here in my country, but if I need to move elsewhere I'm really opened to that.
Hey I had a question about being a wildlife biologist....when traveling do you get a chance to have like a permanent place to live like your own home when you get back or are you always traveling ?
Hi Kristina! I love your videos, they've been incredibly helpful and so enjoyable to watch. At this point I'm about finished with my Bachelor's in environmental science. Do you have a video/are you making a video for those who already have their degree but are still wondering what direction to move forward or continuing education? Thanks :) -Brittney
Did you ever get direction from this question? I’m in a similar position. Currently in the renewable energy industry but want to do something with wild cat rescue and rehabilitation.
Ahhh these all sound so great. I got a 2 year degree in design but still wish I'd gone into biology or something conservation/animal-related instead :'] maybe someday
To volunteer within wildlife rehab, under a licensed rehabilitator, you don’t need any credentials. However, you absolutely need a license to rehabilitate. Though it’s not a formal degree.
I want to be a conservation biologist idk what animal I want to study specifically yet but I’m thinking hippos also before I do grad school I was thinking of starting as a natural resource specialist
Have you ever come across any information regarding wildlife disease ecology type careers? I'm looking into following a career path in that field but sometimes am concerned that it might not be possible without a vet degree specialising in wildlife. I already have a BS in zoology and ecology and an MSc in Global Wildlife Health and conservation.
Great video as always! I was wondering if you know where we can get that fundraising experience? I've seen it mentioned a few times on this channel that many positions prefer if you have experience (and sorry if I missed the video that explains this if there is one!) Would any fundraising count as experience? For example volunteering to help advertise someone else's fundraiser even if it's not related to wildlife/general ecology?
Ah that's a good question, I actually have never worked in non-profit fundraising nor grant writing so take my advice with a grain of salt but I would think any non-wildlife nonprofit type work relating around fundraising would help. I also see a decent amount of internships relating to this for nonprofits too.
I don't see why you couldn't, but I am also not familiar with your limitations. as long as you can carry equipment and lift heavy backpacks (for the field jobs) then I don't think it would hold you back
@@kristina_lynn thing is I lost my shoulder as well 🤦♂️ but I have a shoulder cap I can carry backpacks with, it just gets really hot underneath in the summer
I’m currently getting my bachelors degree in Wildlife Science and plan on taking more courses to fill my requirements for vet school but I’m really stuck on all the talk about it being extremely hard to get into vet school and how there is a ton of volunteer work required for some schools. Let me know if you have any input on whether it is hard to get in and if it’s hard to be in vet school etc. I’m just worried because I’ve been working very hard and just can’t imagine it getting any harder. Thank you
Just want to emphasize the importance of doing volunteer work/internships in your field before you graduate. It can be tough to get a job if you have a degree but no other experience.
Do you think it would be possible to be both a wildlife vet and a wildlife photographer on the side or something? Do I need a license or degree to be a wildlife photographer? I want a job where I can interact with and help animals but I also would love to capture their beauty.
You could def do wildlife photography on the side as a hobby or side hustle, but you might not be able to do wildlife photography during your day job as there might be an impression that its interfering with your work/conflict of interest if you're profiting off it or privacy concerns. But many bios do it on the side in their spare time!
Kristina Lynn Thank you so much, that is probably what I’ll do. This is the first job I’ve researched that I’ve really connected with and you’re videos help a lot!
Graduated HS in 2020, probably the worst time to enter college. Besides the virus, I was also immature emotionally. Four years later, I'd like to think I've grown. Regardless, I ended up flunking out after my second year and I've been working retail for 2+ years, partly because my experiences scared me from returning. But now that I'm 22, I want to find something that's fulfilling in my life, and I plan on volunteering at my local animal shelter to see if I want to work with animals/wildlife.
i’m going to school now & studying biology with ecology emphasize. what entry job do you recommend to get experience after college? i want to work with animals, but feeling a little discouraged because i didn’t realize how competitive wildlife biology can be!
I’m 24 I haven’t gone to college cuz I still don’t know what I want to do I want to work with animals but their isn’t any programs or sanctuary or zoos or ocean like nothing bruh 🥲only thing I can think of is veterinarian school but I rather have more options I’m still young I will figure it out 😌
hey kristina can you make video on wildlife tecnician ,wildlife biologist and marine biologist. Can we be a marine biologist with master in zoology only .
I have done post- Graduate Diploma in Resource Management level-7 from New Zealand. As well as Bachelor of science (non-medical) from India. I am confused with my career job opportunities. Like what job roles i can get?
can you please elaborate more on how to become a wildlife host ? I have been trying to find information on it. if you have any resources with info, It would be greatly helpful !
I’m stuck! Help! I was ready to apply to grad school then one of my 2 LOR passed this Jan. I have over 16 yrs of vet tech experience (exotics), and have fallen to the midlife crisis point. I’m tired of the office bullying, politics so I left. My knees can’t take it anymore either. I want to go back to school for that office job but I’m not that old! I’m 41 and still have a good bunch of years left, just TIRED I’m studying for the GRE, although there are lots of programs that do not require this. I LOVE, birds, I LOVE being outside… Just a little guidance on what to jump into next if I’m having trouble making a decision. While I still dream of becoming a vet, I’m being realistic as well. Am I just scared?
I know I’m not the target person for you, nor am I experienced in the veterinary field but I just wanna say- age does not matter. Living the life you love, following your passion, and seeing the beauty in animals does not require an age. No matter what, your path will be rocky, 18 or 41. If you believe in yourself, that’s enough to power through. I believe in you so I hope the best for you and your career. I’m 15 and I’m also struggling with finding my career. We both got this :)
I work as a wildlife technician and have been in the field now for ~4 years. Her description is accurate, but I wanted to add something: It's important to note that the wildlife field is incredibly competitive. Technician work is most commonly temporary, contractor-like work. A technician frequently works with different employers every year. Most positions are 2-6 months long in the warm season, but you can find positions that last a year or more. Jobs are salaried, stipended, or hourly rated. Wage comparison can get tricky when picking a job. Yearly taxes are kind of a headache. I have had to file taxes in four states. It was gross. I have never made anywhere near $40,000/year. My best year (apart from the year that COVID unemployment paid me AMAZINGLY) was when I worked winters as a waitress and worked two wildlife jobs, all spread around 3 states. I think I made a little over $20,000 that year. It is a challenging field financially, employers can be demanding with hours, work conditions can be awful, and it can be unstable and lonely. That said, I don't regret going into it, and I don't want to leave it.
Yes totally agree, salaries are so difficult to get a read on. In CAD and where I worked in Canada you can do 40k as a tech but I know just as many people who aren't hitting that because some employers underpay so much.
I love your videos! I’m currently in university getting my bachelors for Wildlife Biology. I’m considering a masters degree, but I’m already so far in debt. Any advice on that?
That'sCrazy you shouldn’t go into debt to get a masters degree in the sciences! Many many people get paid (not a big amount but still) to do their masters through lab funding, teaching and research assistantships. You might wanna consider pausing grad school and trying to find some work first to start paying off your loans though.
Kristina Lynn thank you so much for the response! I have heard about masters programs not costing much of anything. I’ll definitely consider putting a pause on schooling to get my current student debt down. Thanks again!
I still don’t know what I want to be when I grow up but I know that I want to do something that includes animals and wildlife.
I'm glad you're starting to get this on your mind while you're young, I already grew up and I'm stuck .--. You still have time take advantage of it and choose wisely :)
I’m just the same! I find a animals so fascinating and beautiful and I would love to dedicated my life to them. I especially love wolves and Nordic nature as that’s what I’m growing up with. I want to work with animals one day, but I don’t think being a vet is a fitting career for me. At least a pet vet, a wildlife vet seems WAY more interesting to me
@@de4dbuck woah i think the same way. until some days ago I've always though i wanted to be a wildlife vet, cuz i can't see myself working with dogs and cats (like most think that's what vets only do), but now stuck I'm between a zoologist and vet
I'm sorry if i made any mistake, English is not my first language, but i wanted to share it
@@de4dbuck same !
Same
I just changed my major a week ago to environmental science and wildlife conservation
Congrats!
Awesome! We need more people to take care of Wildlife and the Environment !!!
What was your major previous? And what sparked the change?
you probably won't see or respond to this, but it'd be nice to know how things worked out for you :)
I’ve been working on pre-med and biology requirements to be a dermatologist. I’ve finally accepted that I don’t actually want to do this because I don’t want to take care of humans. I’ve always loved animals and want to work with them! I’ve been doing a lot of research on this lately and have been leaning heavily towards zoology. Your videos are so helpful!
I’m proud of you for taking the steps necessary to doing what makes you happy! 💜 You have a lot of courage to go ahead and do that, I applaud you. I wish you luck on your future endeavors. Make sure to do a lot of internships and have fun. x
I really heavily felt you when you said “I don’t want to take care of humans” because me too 😂🤝 I’m in school for zoology because I love animals and I’d prefer working with wildlife and marine animals
@@Xo.ErisKain other animals are better than humans in my opinion 😉 at least in ways that are important to a career lol. That’s awesome! I wish you the best of luck! I decided on Wildlife Conservation 😄
I'm on the same boat, I've been in the human medical field for about 4 years and I realize that I'm not motivated, I'm 28 and looking for a career change. The field isn't the best right now.
@@julianatorres4621 what do you do in the medical field if you don’t mind me asking? And do you live in the US?
Hi! I always wanted to be a zoologist since I was a young girl, and I strayed away from this idea after high-school because I feared all the RUMORS I heard about the job! I'm now 26 without a step into college but after years of feeling lost and having a hard life alone, I decided to turn my life to a path once and for all and decided to just go back, full circle and go back to school and go for Zoology/Wildlife Biology. I am 6 months sober and have been so motivated, even if the rumors were true and the pay was terrible. I decided it didn't matter, it has always made the most sense for ME.
You are helping me make my dreams come true, I watched some videos and am in the works of becoming enrolled in the Fall. Thank you for all these videos! They have helped me understand what questions I need to ask, and help me narrow my search of my true calling! Thank you thank you thank you!!!!
So awesome!
You are still so young. Imagine you finish school about 30. You will have a 30+ year career ahead of you, which will be as long as you would have been alive!
Keep us posted on the school enrollment! Remember to apply to several in case your dream school doesn't work out.
@@Zarbon000 You're very sweet and encouraging thank you!
Hey good luck! I know fall semester just began! :)❤️
That’s fantastic!!!! I might be a stranger but I am so incredibly proud of you!!!! I hope you’re proud of yourself!!
Let’s do it girl!!! 💪🏻 I’m also 26, wanting so badly to go into wildlife conservation or zoology 😍
Wildlife TV presenter... the best job in the world would be working for the natural history unit and travelling with them while they film the next planet earth/blue planet/any other wildlife documentary series. But let’s be real, that kind of job is harder to get than a needle in a haystack
FutureEcologist bruh I want to be like Nigel thornberry
I guarantee that could be acquired through connections. A lot of exclusive jobs can be attained by people you know..
i wish i had david attenborough’s life
get it yourself mate, start working on a UA-cam channel and start small and building yourself towards that. You do not necessarily need a company backing you up... You can build up your channel from it taking you further and further around the world to cover more and more content (hence, more animals!)
I needed this so badly right now thank you Kristina💛💛💛
Glad it came at a good time
I really would love to major in Wildlife Biology but I’m afraid of doing all the work and get all the experience just to struggle finding a job after
I know this isn't technically a "Wildlife" job and you've already discussed it in another video, but thought it could be helpful to include here. I'm currently interviewing for two outdoor planner positions, one with the National Park Service and one with US Forest Service. For transparency, both jobs would start out at around $55,000/year with room to grow (as is the usual with Federal jobs). Education wise, I have a Master's in Public Administration (concentration in planning) and have experience building trails, acquiring land, and using NEPA guidelines. Just wanted to include this as an addendum to the video for those interested in the salary, education, and experience requirements for outdoor planning.
I'm torn between Wildlife biology and Marine biology 😩, I'm really interested in the both of them so I'll have to get experience in both fields to see which fits me the best.
Same I love marine bio... But wildlife sounds so good too
Just keep in mind you can allways do both.!
@@alsonovando5066 How :O
@@Ara_Ara2 just do both you can major a subject that includes both or if you can't major one of the two and get experience doing the other. For example look for internships, reaserch oportunities, or volunteer with people or organizations.
Same!!
YOU ARE THE PERSON I’VE BEEN WANDERING AROUND FOR MONTHS, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR STARTING THIS CHANNEL
You're so welcome!
Wildlife ecologist is another career path that is a mix between wildlife biologist, habitat biologist and conservation manager.
would you be able to talk about environmental biology? Like how it’s different/similar to wildlife biology? I love your videos and they’ve really helped me narrow down what I want to do!
I think environment is more focused on human influence on the environment and climate change, recycling, eco friendly power, that sorta thing. Wildlife is more focused on the study of animal behaviors and the ecosystem they live in, and focuses more on ecosystem conservation for animals, rather than ecosystem conservation for people (environmental)
I am more into the field research side of things and i want to be able to travel. I'm looking more at the moment toward wildlife technician or zoologist. In the future i've leaned more toward either wildlife biologist or conservation biologist. This video was extremely helpful!
Out of these options, I'm most interested in the wildlife technician/ research assistant one as a starter then conservation manager.
I’m going back to school at 29 and I want to do wildlife biology I think so I’m gonna watch all your stuff to see if I’m interested!
Thank you so much for this video I was feeling extremely stressed about what I'm gonna do in the future.
I became a Biology Teacher but I LOVE IT!!!!
this was really helpful, I'm a sophomore in school right now and have been so scared about graduating and what types of jobs I can get. This definitely cleared things up.
Thank you so much for taking the time to discuss this! Currently planning on taking an upgrade program to boost my marks so I can begin to persue this path. Really struggling with math but doing my best to keep pushing forward so I can make this goal happen.
I'm planning to go to college soon to hopefully become a Wildlife Rehabilitator, allot of people dont do it for the money but I'm not even sure if Ill do it for long. I'm going to be volunteering at all sorts of different things to get an idea of what I like best. I grew up knowing you can only be 2 things to work with animals: veterinarian or zoo keeper. But now I know theres so many more things and it's hard to choose 😬
I am currently in my teenage years and I really want to have a job where I study and try to help animals. These videos have been helping me with learning about what to do in the future to pursue my dream.
I’m looking into a Conservation and Wildlife Biology Bachelors degree, although I am trying to find what is a right fit for me personally. I want to work hands on in animal sanctuaries and wildlife habilitation centers. I don’t want a desk job, although watching your video has me curious about working for organizations fundraising etc, as I am super social and passionate about conservation. 💚
this is where I'm also coming from, I really liked the way she explained about the conservation manager job I think that would be cool, I'm also very passionate about conservation I've always been since high school.
Thank you so much for this video!! I just got accepted into Humboldt State for Wildlife Conservation but I also want to get into marine biology and plant sciences. Nature is just so fascinating!
I’m just now finding you again, but years ago I subscribed when starting my undergrad. When I was really absolutely hating school and needed motivation to keep going ahead I would watch your videos to remind myself why I’m doing this. After 2 years of working in shoreline research I’m finally going to graduate with my undergrad in biology-ecology this semester and I’m back here watching your videos and it’s so nice and nostalgic😭💕
Aw, I love that! Shoreline research sounds so cool!
Kristina Lynn Yes!! My first project was marine debris and my current is a much more in depth look into restored shorelines. We’re studying macrobenthos, using drone imagery with GIS, organics, and metals etc. We’re comparing our naturally restored shorelines to the reference sites and armored sites. The difference in benthos between sites is astounding (in abundance, diversity is about the same). I’ve seen you’ve worked on so many cool projects, I hope to work on really cool stuff like you one day!
I absolutely love your videos! I am 29 and am currently working as a certified medical coder. It's a good job but it is not fulfilling in any way. No clue what I want to be but I know it is somewhere within the environmental science/wildlife biology field. My plan is to start working on a degree in the next few years to make that a reality. So until then, I will be studying, day dreaming, and listening to vids/podcasts like yours. Thanks for sharing!
yayyy! i watched this video hoping my dream job, wildlife vet, would be on the list and sure enough there it was! really enjoyed the video and am excited for the future :) i am a junior in university btw and am hoping to get into vet school in 2 years. we’ll see!!
I am a biology/environmental science teacher (B.S. in biology; MA in Teaching) looking to become a zoologist or wildlife biologist (I am ready to do what i love). I am the guy who can tell you a million and 1 facts about mammals and reptiles (have a fascination with Carnivora, Elapids and Viperids). Should I pursue another masters (I’m almost 40)? I did an internship at the Bronx Zoo when I was 13 (and wowed the people I worked with at the time) I designed a dhole exhibit during that time ( interestingly that Zoo now has Dholes). Seeking guidance. I have been blessed by your channel
This has been really good. I recently got a degree and it's kinda going nowhere because I have to finish off my degree at a major university and can't get up there to do it. So, now I'm looking for a new path and I would love to work outside with animals. The way you explain the degrees and payrates is really cool. I'm thinking about becoming a wildlife vet.
Thank you so much for this video. I am an undergrad student going into my third year in wildlife conservation biology, and this video opened me up to what I might want to do with my degree later on.
Love this! Please make a video on environmental careers for non-scientists! ♥
I’m currently a Natural Resource Ecology and Management major with my concentration in Conservation Biology💚💚💚🌞🌞🌞🌻🌻🌻I’m in my 2nd semester of freshman year
Wildlife technician - that's me!! I'm doing what I do with just a 2 year diploma, but like you said most postings ask for a 4 year degree so it can be hard to find people willing to give me a chance.
Thank you for this video! I am currently getting ready for my bachelor's state exams and would like to get into Wildlife conservation and management master's program, but needed to get some motivation for the future at the moment XD So this video helped me nicely (And yeah, I would like the Wildlife technician-ish position, while I'm still young and do not have many ties here, since my whole education is aimed at the tropics, in my case specifically Africa)
I’m really interested in biology and study of animals. I admire you Kristina
Hi there. It's 2023. I forgot that I had subscribed to your wonderful channel. I have an undergrad in biology (UDC 94') and was accepted to gradschool many years ago. However, the salaries were so LOW, that I decided to go into medicine and became a physician assistant (HU 00' ). PA salaries range from $126K -to-$150K/yr on average. I think that anyone considering becoming a biologist needs to assess school loan debt-to-income ratio. BUT, doing what you truly LOVE, is perhaps the most important thing, though. Re-watching your video three years later, re-lit my strong desire to be an actual biologist; had it since I was a kid. I want to build on my bio degree so I can do that. I am contemplating pursing a naturalist certification. I live in DC, so am near the Audubon Society, National Zoo and, National Aquarium. I can get involved in some biology-type work. Your video got me psyched up! Thank you so MUCH, for sharing your amazing life and career with us! Take care!
These jobs seem like so much fun. My original dream job was an engineer, this is very different.
You could do something relating to both! (I know it's been years since this comment haha)
I'm so happy that now when I'm watching your video, I'm a legit Wildlife student 💗
Yay, congrats! 🐻🐘🦎
Thank you for your videos! I always enjoy them! I’m currently expecting my second child. I am a part-time wildlife/avian tech, also assisting with at-home work with customer requests within the same company. I have not finished my masters, but I wanted to see what kinds of jobs you may have in mind for moms like myself, that can work from home while still feeling like they are conducting research in wildlife. I feel like everything that pops up requires travel, and I may have to limit my travels now that I will be a mother of 2.
This is great. I’m currently working at a doggy daycare / pet sitting job. Looking to see what direction I can go in. I love animals/wildlife.
Awesome!
Another great video. My dream is being a herpetologist. I'm currently working on my Bachelor's degree.
Thank you for the good info. Im currently going to school for paramedicine and im rethinking my career choice because my passion is working outdoors with wildlife and animal biology as a whole. Wildlife technician sounds very appealing despite the low pay
Thank you so much for this video, it was very helpful! Would it be possible to do a video on post-graduation planning, and different possible routes/options that people might take after graduation? I'll be graduating next year with a bachelor's degree in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology. Thank you for all of your videos, they are all super informative! ❤️
Thanks for providing information on education, I've been looking for some career in zoology and your information is helpful in determining what's a good place to start.
I have a passion for birds and real-life has thrown me into sharing their territory for almost half a decade now. Without much scholarly knowledge in the field I've managed to use my intuition to try not affect the environment around me. I also try not to interfere with the natural behaviours of the species in their habitat. It's been thrilling to witness raptor birds hunting in front of me at times. Their displays can put so much colour in anybody's life the same. I think I've managed to develop a win-win situation with most species in the area. They seem to be proliferating in my presence and I get my wildlife "pass" in return. What started for me as a bit of an ordeal has eventually turned into an exciting period of my life. Who knows someday I might even be interested in a "technician" job. Just thought I might share this. We live in a beautiful natural world. You can't really take your safety for granted, but by respecting other species we might just get to enjoy it a little better while we can. I've had the tiniest scratches for the experience. Wildlife can be so much better and forgiving to us than most people can envisage. I think it has to do with our personal philosophies.
I have been very worried about what I want to do for a living since I’m about to go off to college and major in biology. All I can say is that this was a big help for me and I think that I am leaning toward becoming a wildlife biologist! If any people in that field could give me insight on the job and maybe lend me some tips I would greatly appreciate it.
Currently working as a wildlife tech. I graduated a year ago and figure I’ll keep working all sorts of tech jobs while I’m young and can deal with all the physical field conditions. At some point I’ll transition but NOT YET!!!
Thank you for the information it was just what I was looking for
Love these job ideas! It would be cool to see which of these jobs has the highest demand.
I currently volunteer on the weekends at a wildlife sanctuary and I love it, although yeah I do wish I was paid lol. If I could do school again, I’d go to school to be a wildlife vet
Awesome video! Answered ALL my questions and then some :)
Wildlife Rehabilitation would be such a dream but I can't take care of my kids and myself for free. 😔😔😔😔
Just try and make things workkk :);)
Or it can be a thing on the side maybe just weekends 🤔
You got thissss😄
Thank you for this video kritnia,really need this video
I am very serious about Wildlife Biology! Subbed! Wildlife Tech or Wildlife Biologist!
This video was really helpful im working towards my ba in fisheries wildlife and conservation and I think i would like to work as a fisheries biologist
i think being an in person animal educator would be for me. I could educate others with a mix of my own collection and a zoological collection and slowly id be working to making my own education business, and/or breeding program for endangered herps.
man i used to think wildlife biologists were always in the field and really low payed but i really wanted to help manage everything with a little field work and man im i happy that those jobs exist and pay good.
thank you! this is really helpful, much appreciated
I always LOVED marine biology I would do that or be a wildlife vet/tv host; I have a degree in jmedia studies (ournalism and film) already and I just love animals and science, I'm naturally adept to the information because I just love it so much. I literally grew up watching environmental and animal docs/tv shows from zoboomafu, steve irwin and a slew of animal planet and nat geo wild shows. In short, animals are amazing, lol.
I’ve heard that there are few jobs for wildlife vets, and that there are only around 40 employed in the US and Canada. I am currently a wildlife pre-vet major but I’m thinking about going to grad school to focus on ornithology or ecology instead of vet school but the salary range is worrisome for me
I wanna be a marine biologist but I’m not sure how or where to start exactly 😅
I am almost 25 and still don’t know what I want to do. I keep leaning towards wildlife and working with animals but I really don’t want to do the research aspect, I just want to do hands on work :’) Feels like you cant have one without the other
Check out industry and government for more planning and applied biology jobs! You definitely don't have to do research if you don't want to, if you're flexible on the sort of environmental work you will take.
Thanks for posting
Hi Kristina! I am planning to come to US for my masters in wildlife biology .So can you make a video on colleges that give the course and give good internships during the master’s program..
I love your videos and thank you for making them!!! I have a bachelor degree in public administration and land management; and I'Il be starting master's degree in Natural Resources Conservation and Managament here in Portugal (where I live), and I'm super excited about it :D !!! I know that probably I won't find a job here in my country, but if I need to move elsewhere I'm really opened to that.
Hey I had a question about being a wildlife biologist....when traveling do you get a chance to have like a permanent place to live like your own home when you get back or are you always traveling ?
Very informative video 😇😇😇
Could you talk about jobs that have to do with herpetology ? I love your channel !! 💖💖
Hi Kristina! I love your videos, they've been incredibly helpful and so enjoyable to watch. At this point I'm about finished with my Bachelor's in environmental science. Do you have a video/are you making a video for those who already have their degree but are still wondering what direction to move forward or continuing education? Thanks :)
-Brittney
Did you ever get direction from this question? I’m in a similar position. Currently in the renewable energy industry but want to do something with wild cat rescue and rehabilitation.
Wildlife Biologist sound so cool! Could you recommend me some videos from your channel to learn from? Thanks!
Ahhh these all sound so great. I got a 2 year degree in design but still wish I'd gone into biology or something conservation/animal-related instead :'] maybe someday
To volunteer within wildlife rehab, under a licensed rehabilitator, you don’t need any credentials. However, you absolutely need a license to rehabilitate. Though it’s not a formal degree.
I want to be a conservation biologist idk what animal I want to study specifically yet but I’m thinking hippos also before I do grad school I was thinking of starting as a natural resource specialist
Have you ever come across any information regarding wildlife disease ecology type careers? I'm looking into following a career path in that field but sometimes am concerned that it might not be possible without a vet degree specialising in wildlife. I already have a BS in zoology and ecology and an MSc in Global Wildlife Health and conservation.
Great video as always! I was wondering if you know where we can get that fundraising experience? I've seen it mentioned a few times on this channel that many positions prefer if you have experience (and sorry if I missed the video that explains this if there is one!) Would any fundraising count as experience? For example volunteering to help advertise someone else's fundraiser even if it's not related to wildlife/general ecology?
Ah that's a good question, I actually have never worked in non-profit fundraising nor grant writing so take my advice with a grain of salt but I would think any non-wildlife nonprofit type work relating around fundraising would help. I also see a decent amount of internships relating to this for nonprofits too.
Hi!!❤ Could anyone tell me an outdoor career like this that involves as little time in office as possible?
I have a biology degree, 3 years after I graduated I lost my arm in a chemical plant. Just wondering, can you do any of these jobs with one hand?
I don't see why you couldn't, but I am also not familiar with your limitations. as long as you can carry equipment and lift heavy backpacks (for the field jobs) then I don't think it would hold you back
@@kristina_lynn thing is I lost my shoulder as well 🤦♂️ but I have a shoulder cap I can carry backpacks with, it just gets really hot underneath in the summer
Do wildlife Biologist explore? Like jungles and stuff
I’m currently getting my bachelors degree in Wildlife Science and plan on taking more courses to fill my requirements for vet school but I’m really stuck on all the talk about it being extremely hard to get into vet school and how there is a ton of volunteer work required for some schools. Let me know if you have any input on whether it is hard to get in and if it’s hard to be in vet school etc. I’m just worried because I’ve been working very hard and just can’t imagine it getting any harder. Thank you
Just want to emphasize the importance of doing volunteer work/internships in your field before you graduate. It can be tough to get a job if you have a degree but no other experience.
Taylor T yeah I am always repeating this it’s sooo true
Do you know if wildlife interpreters make the same or less than a parks interpreter?
Probably about the same
This was a late upload. But very much appreciated 😁😁💙
Haha its only 8:30 in BC!
@@kristina_lynn its 10:30pm here in Texas haha 😅😅
Do you think it would be possible to be both a wildlife vet and a wildlife photographer on the side or something? Do I need a license or degree to be a wildlife photographer? I want a job where I can interact with and help animals but I also would love to capture their beauty.
You could def do wildlife photography on the side as a hobby or side hustle, but you might not be able to do wildlife photography during your day job as there might be an impression that its interfering with your work/conflict of interest if you're profiting off it or privacy concerns. But many bios do it on the side in their spare time!
Kristina Lynn Thank you so much, that is probably what I’ll do. This is the first job I’ve researched that I’ve really connected with and you’re videos help a lot!
Graduated HS in 2020, probably the worst time to enter college. Besides the virus, I was also immature emotionally. Four years later, I'd like to think I've grown.
Regardless, I ended up flunking out after my second year and I've been working retail for 2+ years, partly because my experiences scared me from returning.
But now that I'm 22, I want to find something that's fulfilling in my life, and I plan on volunteering at my local animal shelter to see if I want to work with animals/wildlife.
I hope it's going better for you!
Hi :) Thanks for the video. There is one thing that was not so clear to me. What are the differences between the Fisheries and Marine Biologists?
i’m going to school now & studying biology with ecology emphasize. what entry job do you recommend to get experience after college? i want to work with animals, but feeling a little discouraged because i didn’t realize how competitive wildlife biology can be!
Are any of these easier to switch over to with a background in psychology and sociology (and art and photography) ?
Maybe wildlife interpreter.
I’m thinking of either study in animal health or veterinary and wildlife science , which one is easier to find a job ? Thank you 🙏🏻
I’m 24 I haven’t gone to college cuz I still don’t know what I want to do I want to work with animals but their isn’t any programs or sanctuary or zoos or ocean like nothing bruh 🥲only thing I can think of is veterinarian school but I rather have more options I’m still young I will figure it out 😌
hey kristina can you make video on wildlife tecnician ,wildlife biologist and marine biologist. Can we be a marine biologist with master in zoology only .
I have done post- Graduate Diploma in Resource Management level-7 from New Zealand. As well as Bachelor of science (non-medical) from India.
I am confused with my career job opportunities. Like what job roles i can get?
can you please elaborate more on how to become a wildlife host ? I have been trying to find information on it. if you have any resources with info, It would be greatly helpful !
Thank you this is beautiful! 😺😻🍰👍
Hello! Where can I find more information about wildlife rehabilitation without a degree pls?
I’m stuck! Help!
I was ready to apply to grad school then one of my 2 LOR passed this Jan.
I have over 16 yrs of vet tech experience (exotics), and have fallen to the midlife crisis point.
I’m tired of the office bullying, politics so I left. My knees can’t take it anymore either.
I want to go back to school for that office job but I’m not that old!
I’m 41 and still have a good bunch of years left, just TIRED
I’m studying for the GRE, although there are lots of programs that do not require this.
I LOVE, birds, I LOVE being outside…
Just a little guidance on what to jump into next if I’m having trouble making a decision.
While I still dream of becoming a vet,
I’m being realistic as well. Am I just scared?
I know I’m not the target person for you, nor am I experienced in the veterinary field but I just wanna say- age does not matter. Living the life you love, following your passion, and seeing the beauty in animals does not require an age. No matter what, your path will be rocky, 18 or 41. If you believe in yourself, that’s enough to power through. I believe in you so I hope the best for you and your career. I’m 15 and I’m also struggling with finding my career. We both got this :)
I have absolutely no idea of what i want to do
What wildlife biologists job can I study animal populations example is study elk herds or like wolf packs
How do you get jobs for a wildlife biologist
Can You be a wildlife rehabilitator and a Regular biologist?
I work as a wildlife technician and have been in the field now for ~4 years. Her description is accurate, but I wanted to add something:
It's important to note that the wildlife field is incredibly competitive. Technician work is most commonly temporary, contractor-like work. A technician frequently works with different employers every year. Most positions are 2-6 months long in the warm season, but you can find positions that last a year or more. Jobs are salaried, stipended, or hourly rated. Wage comparison can get tricky when picking a job. Yearly taxes are kind of a headache. I have had to file taxes in four states. It was gross. I have never made anywhere near $40,000/year. My best year (apart from the year that COVID unemployment paid me AMAZINGLY) was when I worked winters as a waitress and worked two wildlife jobs, all spread around 3 states. I think I made a little over $20,000 that year. It is a challenging field financially, employers can be demanding with hours, work conditions can be awful, and it can be unstable and lonely. That said, I don't regret going into it, and I don't want to leave it.
Yes totally agree, salaries are so difficult to get a read on. In CAD and where I worked in Canada you can do 40k as a tech but I know just as many people who aren't hitting that because some employers underpay so much.
Jesus how do people live on those type of wages. Yea we arent going to exploit animals anymore we are going to exploit people instead.
I love your videos! I’m currently in university getting my bachelors for Wildlife Biology. I’m considering a masters degree, but I’m already so far in debt. Any advice on that?
That'sCrazy you shouldn’t go into debt to get a masters degree in the sciences! Many many people get paid (not a big amount but still) to do their masters through lab funding, teaching and research assistantships. You might wanna consider pausing grad school and trying to find some work first to start paying off your loans though.
Kristina Lynn thank you so much for the response! I have heard about masters programs not costing much of anything. I’ll definitely consider putting a pause on schooling to get my current student debt down. Thanks again!