An animal behaviorist "develops and conducts experiments that lead to good scientific results and evidence. The end result of the studies is to provide conclusions that help people properly raise and care for animals" (Careers, "Animal Behaviorist). Simply, animal behaviorists try to understand why animals behave the way they do, and they try to improve how animals are raised and cared for.
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An animal nutritionist "makes animals grow faster and more efficiently through proper nutrition. They find types and amounts of feeds that affect growth or other traits in animals. Animal nutritionists also test feeds and feeding methods to learn what nourishes livestock efficiently and economically. Another area of study for the animal nutritionist is how to minimize waste for environmental consideration" (Careers, Animal Nutritionist).
Animal scientists "work to develop better, more efficient ways of producing and processing meat, poultry, eggs, and milk. Dairy scientists, poultry scientists, animal breeders, and other scientists in related fields study the genetics, nutrition, reproduction, and growth of domestic farm animals. Some animal scientists inspect and grade livestock food products, purchase livestock, or work in technical sales or marketing" (Careers, Animal Scientist).
Animal trainers "train animals for riding, security, performance, obedience, or assisting people with disabilities. Animal trainers do this by accustoming the animal to human voice and contact and conditioning the animal to respond to commands" Careers, Animal Trainer). The 3 animals that are trained the most are dogs, horses, and marine animals such as dolphins.
Biotechnicians "do routine lab and clinical tasks, record information and assist in procedures. They are employed by research institutes and pharmaceutical companies that conduct research. In general, Biotechnicians work in research, development and testing. They are concerned with the laboratory work that goes on during the development and the manufacture of products" (Careers, Biotechnicians).
Embryologists "study the fertilized egg of an animal in any stage of growth before birth or hatching. They observe the way reproductive cells merge to make an embryo grow, and they compare the embryonic development of different species and the physical and biochemical agents that affect embryo growth. They also study the causes of abnormal embryo growth and development" (Careers, Embryologists).
Geneticists "conduct research on genes and gene mapping. Mapping a gene is usually the first step in isolating it, determining its structure in detail, and figuring out how it works. They seek to explain the origin and nature of natural variation and the relationship of such variants to their environment" (Careers, Geneticist).
Humane Educators "teach and promote humane attitudes toward people, animals and the environment. This includes, but is not limited to, anyone who teaches animal welfare, animal behavior, environmental concerns, character education, cultural studies and others. Humane Educators may work for a variety of private and public agencies or independently and teach in formal, informal,and non-formal settings" (Careers, Humane Educators).
Marine Biologists "investigate salinity, temperature, acidity, light, oxygen content, and other physical conditions of water to determine their relationship to aquatic life. They examine various types of water life, such as plankton, worms, clams, mussels, and snails, specializing in the study of salt water aquatic life" (Careers, Marine Biologist). They can also be responsible for breeding and cultivation of certain species.
Meat scientists "usually work in the meat processing industry, universities, or the Federal Government to create and improve food products. They use their knowledge of chemistry, physics, engineering, microbiology, biotechnology, and other sciences to develop new or better ways of preserving, processing, packaging, storing, and delivering meat and other food products derived from meat" (Careers, Meat Scientist).
Molecular Biologists "work with genetic materials and biological agents or systems to modify or create new products or processes for specific uses in the fields of medicine, agriculture, food and beverage processing, specialty chemicals, and environmental science. Through molecular manipulation or engineering, biotechnologists can alter the genes and change the makeup or behavior of organisms" (Careers, Molecular Biologist).
Veterinarians "care for pets, livestock, sporting, and laboratory animals. They protect humans against diseases carried by animals. Veterinarians in private practice diagnose and treat medical problems, perform surgery, prescribe and administer medicines, vaccinate animals against diseases, and perform other tasks related to animal health and welfare. They also advise owners on animal care, behavior, nutrition and breeding" (Careers, Veterinarians).
Veterinary technicians "typically conduct clinical work in a private practice under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian. They often perform various medical tests and treat and diagnose medical conditions and diseases in animals. For example, they may perform laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood counts, assist with dental prophylaxis, prepare tissue samples, take blood samples, or assist Veterinarians in a variety of tests and analyses in which they often use various items of medical equipment, such as test tubes and diagnostic equipment" (Careers, Veterinary Technician). Vet techs are very similar to veterinarians, other than they aren't licensed like the veterinarian is.
- Jamie R.
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"Careers in Animal Science." Academics.aces. University of Illinois at Urbana, n.d. Web. 15 Oct. 15.
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