Possible Employers in the Field of Animal Science

        In the field of animal science, there are many different career options, which means that there are many different employers for those working in that field. Some of those employers can include those in charge of animal breeding associations, pharmaceutical firms, meat processors, and food distributors. These people would hire workers to do the majority of the hands on work, while the employers watch over to make sure everything is going smoothly. Other employers could include those who are the head of breeding and livestock marketing organizations. Those who become research and lab technicians usually are employed by government agencies and private firms. Those animal scientists who are working in the educational area of the field and who work with the consumers of animal products can be employed by the National Cattlemen's Association, National Pork Producers Council, the National Dairy Herd Improvement Association, and others. Those who are trained as teachers, researchers, laboratory technicians, and extension specialists can be employed by Universities, colleges, and other educational organizations. Writers and communicators with animal sciences training are employed by the various animal industries in advertising, publications work, and public information activities. Those who have careers as animal caretakers,  technicians, gamekeepers, and veterinary assistants can be employed by zoos, kennels, horse farms, animal clinics, and animal preserves. There are what seems like endless opportunities when it comes to be employed in the field of animal science.

This shows a zoo manager checking in on the animals to make sure everything is running smoothly

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"What Career Opportunities Are Available?" Asas.org. American Society of Animal Science, n.d.    Web. 21 Oct. 15.