Congratulations regarding your pending graduation, Bryan,

If your interest is primarily research as an occupation, I would suggest you not delay grad school, as a higher level of education, along with the research experience such provides, will benefit you greatly in your quest for employment within that realm.
In the mean time, I'd suggest you begin looking into summer internships, the AZA website is a great place to start: http://www.aza.org/JobListings/
Unfortunately, most summer intern positions are filled early in the year, but there may be a few still available, as last minute funding is sometimes made available, though many such positions are unpaid.
You may be surprised by the number of zoological institutions which will hire you based on education and personal experience, one must gain that experience somewhere, so do not allow such requirements discourage you from applying. You may not start out within the herp department, but getting your foot into the door is always a good first step.

Best regards,

Jeff Snodgres
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Jeff Snodgres
University of Arkansas
snodgresjeffreys@uams.edu
501.603.1947

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