18 Vegan-Friendly Jobs and Careers That You’ll Love Doing Every Day

Your dietary choices shouldn’t limit your career choices but then again, veganism isn’t just a diet. It’s a life philosophy. If you’re vegan, you probably won’t be working as a butcher. So what kind of job should you do? With the rise of veganism, there are more and more jobs that will not only allow you to live your life philosophy but will also let you make a difference. Here are some vegan-friendly jobs and careers you might want to consider.

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Animal-rights lawyer

As more and more countries are starting to recognize animals as sentient beings and are adopting laws that protect animal rights, the need for experts who understand and can uphold those laws will continue. In Canada, lawyers also have one of the highest-paying in-demand jobs for women.

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Vegan chef

As more restaurants and caterers discover the need to include vegan options on their menus, chefs who can create dishes that go beyond dhal are in demand. You could even start your own vegan restaurant or catering company. Just bear in mind that chefs have one of those jobs that pay shockingly less than you think.

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Conservationist

One of the main reasons why more people are turning vegan is that an animal-based diet simply doesn’t make environmental sense. As a conservationist, you can help influence policy, work with NGOs in the conservation field and come into close contact with animals.

You may even find yourself working in exotic locales, so the added bonus of being a conservationist is that it’s one of the jobs for people who love to travel.

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Retail associate

There are many jobs in retail that won’t interfere with your diet. However, if you want to promote the vegan lifestyle, you may want to look for retail jobs in vegan fashion outlets, health food stores and the like. The bonus is that retail is one of the best jobs for moms too.

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Nutritionist

As a vegan you probably hear all the time that your diet doesn’t provide all the nutrients you need or that you need to eat more protein. As a nutritionist, you’ll have the expertise to refute those claims. You can also help newbie vegans to find ways of eating a healthy balanced diet based completely on plants.

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Fashion designer

Just because you’re vegan doesn’t mean that you don’t want to wear nice things. Vegan-friendly fashion doesn’t use any kind of animal products such as leather, fur or feathers. Think of all the stunning clothes, accessories, shoes and bags you’ll get to create with vegan materials.

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Writer

Looking for creative careers that will let you work alone while promoting veganism? Become a freelance writer. You can write articles for vegan magazines, start your own vegan blog, write grants and proposals for animal-rights organizations… the possibilities are endless.

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Instagram influencer

One great way to promote veganism is through glamorous pictures on Instagram. You could show off your delicious vegan meals, vegan fashion or rock that body built by a plant-based diet. Gain enough followers and you could have your posts sponsored by vegan-friendly companies. You can make money too: the top Instagram influencers have careers that pay over $300,000.

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Social media strategist

Even if you don’t want to have your own Instagram account, you can use social media to promote veganism. Vegan-friendly businesses such as restaurants, as well as animal-rights organizations and rescue centres, often need experts who can help them promote their work online. This is where you’ll come in as a social media strategist.

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Animal sanctuary administrator

If you’re vegan, it’s probably safe to say that you love animals. Working with animals doesn’t have to involve days raking muck, however. Every successful animal sanctuary needs someone who can take care of the behind-the-scenes administrative tasks. This is a great job option if you’re looking for work experience and want to pet animals while you’re at work.

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Physician

Physicians have one of the highest paying jobs in the world and they’re always in demand in Canada. How would working as a physician help you promote veganism, though? You could help patients with their nutrition choices, for one. You could also become involved in research and look for treatment options that don’t use animal ingredients.

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Animal-rights activist

There’s no reason why your passion for animal rights can’t become a full-time job. There’s an endless range of possibilities, from campaign coordinator to undercover investigator. To get started, it’s a good idea to volunteer with an animal-rights organization and see what their needs are.

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Biomedical engineer

Biomedical engineers have one of the best careers for women in science and engineering. How does this translate to veganism, though? Think about it: by designing systems like artificial organs, you’ll help to eliminate the need for using animal parts in medicine.

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Teacher

Working as a teacher involves more than simply getting children to learn math or history. You also teach values and skills that aren’t academic: compassion, living a healthy life, making the world a better place for all in it. You don’t have to tell your students that they should become vegan but you can teach them the values that will help them draw their own conclusions and reconsider their lifestyle choices.

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Cosmetics manufacturer

While many cosmetic still contain animal ingredients or are tested on animals, the rise of veganism has meant that more people are looking for vegan-friendly ways to look good. The legendary Anita Roddick built an empire based on animal-friendly cosmetics. You, too, can go from tinkering with plant-based cosmetics in your kitchen to owning one of the Canadian companies with female CEO.

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Documentary filmmaker

One of the most powerful weapons to have in your arsenal as you fight for a better world for humans and animals alike is information. As a documentary filmmaker, you not only get to be creative but you also get to utilize one of the most effective ways to get the information out there. Your films may inspire more people to rethink their lifestyle choices and become vegan.

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Singer-songwriter

Bryan Adams and k.d. lang (pictured) are two of the most well-known Canadian singer-songwriters who use their music and their fame to promote veganism. If you have the musical talent, why not channel it into ways to get the vegan message out there while giving people some great tunes to listen to as well?

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Politician

If you’re serious about animals’ wellbeing, you probably want to see it enshrined in law and public policy. What better way is there to lobby for animals than to become one of the lawmakers yourself? Even though politics is one of those jobs that let you retire early, retired politicians can still use their influence to promote the vegan lifestyle.