Wildlife, Fish and Conservation Biology

What Can I Do With This Major?

Check out specific job titles, work places and links to related professional organizations:

Internships

The following are examples of locations where students in Wildlife, Fish and Conservation Biology have completed internships. The data is from the UC Davis Exit Survey, completed by students who have graduated in the past years. If you're a student thinking about participating in an internship, this list is a great place to start your search.

Internship Sponsors
UC Davis John Eadie (Wood Duck program)
UC Davis Stachowicz Lab
UC Davis Student Farm
UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital
Wildlife Care Association

Employment

The table below includes examples of organizations and job titles of graduates who entered the workforce. This list is not exhaustive; it is meant to provide basic guidance to upcoming graduates looking to enter the workforce. An organization and job title may appear more than once if multiple graduates have been hired. Check out this diverse list of jobs, and then use it to start your own search.

Companies Position
Aqua-science Laboratory Assistant
Archbold Biological Station Research Assistant
CA Department of Fish and Wildlife Fisheries Technician
CA Department of Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aid
Cache Creek Conservancy Watershed/Outreach Education Specialist
Cardno Entrix Field Technician
Cuyamaca Outdoor School Outdoor Education Intern
Food Recovery Network Fellow
Genentech Manufacturing Bioprocess Technician
Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy Habitat Restoration and Volunteer Manager
Great Basin Institute Research Associate
National Parks Service Field Technician
Otay Vet Pet Vet Assistant
Peoples' Self Help Housing College Club Coordinator
Sacramento Zoo Education Assistant
San Diego Zoo Global Research Assistant (Burrowing Owl)
Scripps Research Institute Animal Research Technician
Solano Resource Conservation District Boater Outreach Intern
The American Bald Eagle Foundation Raptor Care and Education Intern
UC Davis Junior Specialist
UC Davis Lab Assistant
UC Davis Research Assistant
UC Davis Reserve Steward
UC Davis Bodega Marine Lab Lab Technician
UC Davis El Nino Honey Bee Research Lab Research Assistant
UC Davis Hobbs Lab Junior Specialist
UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital Hospital Lab Tech 1
United States Fish and Wildlife Service Directorate Resources Fellow
USGS Biological Technician
Valley Fruit and Produce Food Safety Assistant
Village Pets & Supplies Manager
Western Environmental Consulting Inc. Consulting Utility Forester
Wildlife Care Association Nursery Staff