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Animal Science Careers
Department of Sustainable Agriculture
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agriculture@andrews.edu
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Careers

A degree in Animal Science from Andrews University prepares you to choose from a wide variety of employment and further educational opportunities. 
Some of the careers you'd be prepared for;

 

Immediately after graduation and with the appropriate internship you’ll get during your program:
 

Animal nutritionist
Animal rescuer
Aquarist
Artificial insemination technician
Recreational horse program director
Custom calf grower
Dairy herd manager
Equine supplies sales manager
Game farm manager
Goat dairy manager
Horse boarding stable manager
Kennel, cattery manager
Milk co-op field consultant
Milk production technician
Peace Corps/ADRA to improve food security
Pet behaviorist
Pet products developer
Pet shop manager
Sheep rancher
State conservation officer
USDA animal health inspector
USDA animal products inspector
Veterinary assistant
Wildlife rehabilitator
Zoo interpreter, educator
Zookeeper


With a BS Animal Science + specialized certification

Animal welfare auditor
Embryo transfer specialist
Equine chiropractor
Equine dentist
Equine massage therapist
Equine-assisted therapist
Farrier
Horse riding instructor
Trainer of aid dogs for the handicapped
Veterinary technician

 


With a BS Animal Science + graduate degree

Animal Scientist
Animal geneticist
Wildlife biologist
Parasitologist
Marine biologist
Zoologist
Range & wildlife specialist
Ethologist/animal behaviorist
Exotic animal nutritionist
Exotic animal reproduction specialist
Veterinarian
 

 



(note: requirements for careers change over time, so it is good to keep an eye on the career of your choice for any changes in requirements or certifications). 

Career Opportunities

BS Animal Science — pathways by education level

  Livestock, Poultry & Dairy Industries Horse Industries Governmental & Regulatory Non-Governmental (NGO) Science & Academic Research Exotic & Wild Animals Companion Animals Veterinary Medicine
BS Animal Science + Education + Experience
  • Dairy herdsperson
  • Cattle feeder
  • Sheep or goat farm manager
  • Rare breeds conservator
  • Owner/manager of livestock & poultry supply company
  • Poultry breeding farm & hatchery manager
  • Horse barn manager
  • Horse recreational outfitter/packer
  • Horse trainer
  • Equine therapeutic horse program coordinator/director
  • Owner/manager of equine supply business
  • Animal control officer
  • Humane society animal rescuer & welfare inspector
  • Food animal products inspector
  • UN's FAO animal management advisor
  • ADRA, Peace Corps, Heifer International, World Vision animal management advisor/educator (foreign language proficiency important)
  • Field, farm, and lab assistant for scientists
  • Cattle genetics company lab technician & barn assistant
  • Aquarist
  • Nature center educator
  • Wildlife rescuer
  • Wildlife rehabilitation
  • Zoo keeper
  • Zoo educator
  • Owner/manager of pet supply company or pet daycare business
  • Using companion animals in therapy for humans
  • Veterinary assistant
  • Veterinary office manager
BS Animal Science + Certification
  • A.I. technician
  • Dairy co-op milk technician
  • Bovine hoof health specialist
  • Equine dentist
  • Farrier
  • Equine sports massage therapist
  • Equine therapeutic riding instructor
  • Riding instructor
  • USDA animal health inspector
  • Livestock welfare auditor
  • Grant writer for non-profit relief organization
  • Communication specialist for animal-based charity
  • United Nations animal agriculture project manager
  • Dairy co-op lab technician (milk testing, milk culturing)
  • Animal Science lab technician & research associate
  • Zoo habitat designer
  • Exotic animal behavioral enrichment specialist
  • Wildlife rehabilitator
  • Trainer of aide animals for the visually/hearing/mobility impaired
  • Trainer of drug and bomb detection animals
  • Trainer for police and military dogs
  • Veterinary technician
  • Animal laboratory technician
  • Pet nutritionist
BS Animal Science + Graduate Degree
  • Cattle reproductive specialist/embryo transfer
  • Dairy cattle nutritionist
  • Lactation specialist
  • Dairy specialist veterinarian
  • Pasture/grazing management specialist
  • Equine nutritionist
  • Equine-specialist veterinarian (lameness, reproduction)
  • Equine chiropractor
  • County extension agent
  • USDA animal & plant inspection administrator
  • USDA veterinarian
  • Project manager for various NGO projects (includes project development, oversight, reporting, financial & human resources management)
  • Animal geneticist
  • Animal Scientist / professor
  • Range & wildlife specialist
  • Parasitologist
  • Toxicologist
  • Wildlife biologist
  • Zoologist
  • Wildlife conservation officer
  • Exotic animal reproduction specialist
  • Exotic animal veterinarian
  • Zoo animal nutritionist
  • Companion animal veterinarian
  • Small animal chiropractor
  • Veterinarian (wide range of practice types & specialties)
  • Pet bereavement counselor

Adapted from original Animal Science Career Opportunities chart.