Is there a career to do with animals where you don't have to go to school for more than a few years?

An ecologist is a two year course I think, but it’s more animal science, wildlife and conservation is two years, and I think that look really interesting, and it’s nothing like a vet

I’m not sure of the levels of qualifications required for each of these but It’s worth searcing them out. You might find one you think is worth the Uni years :) Wildlife biologist Conservation biologist Outdoor recreation planner Animal refuge or shelter manager Wildlife agent Pet therapist Wildlife photographer Animal trainer or handler (especially dogs and horses) “Cruelty-free” products manager Animal control officer Volunteer coordinator for an animal agency Humane investigator Wildlife officer Environmental lawyer Environmental educator Ecologist Fish and game warden Ornithologist Conservation and wildlife manager Writer or editor of books about wildlife and natural history Animal rights advocate Farming reform advocate Outreach coordinator for an animal/wildlife program Zoo or aquarium employee Nonprofit conservation organization employee (for example, Friends of the National Zoo or World Wildlife Fund) Animal protective agency employee Department of the Interior employee National Park Service employee Fish and Wildlife Service employee Fishery and wildlife technician State conservation agency employee *Ecotourism guide

you can buy some and take care of em