Animal Science Careers

Creates rations for animals based on their individual nutritional needs

• nutritionist

• zoologist

• life support engineer

• veterinarian

Studies a variety of animal species; may work in zoos, aquariums, parks, labs, government agencies, etc.

• kennel attendant

• veterinarian

• Zoologist

• nutritionist

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NGSS.HS-LS2-6

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

Licensed medical professional that treats, cures, and prevents illness & injury in animals

• kennel attendant

• wildlife rehabilitator

• veterinary technician

• veterinarian

Licensed medical professional that ASSIST veterinarians in diagnosing & treating animals

• Veterinarian

• Veterinary Technician

• Animal Trainer

• Kennel Attendant

Provides basic care for animals in vet clinics, adoption shelters, or boarding facilities.

• Kennel Attendant

• Veterinarian

• Wildlife Rehabilitator

• Pet Insurance Agent

Examines and provides care to wildlife that are sick, injured or orphaned with the hopes of going back to wildlife that are sick, injured or orphaned with the hopes of returning them back to the wild.

• Animal Behaviorist

• Wildlife Rehabilitator

• Cooperative Extension Agent

• Animal Trainer

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NGSS.HS-LS2-7

Sells and manages insurance policies on behalf of the insurance companies, assists owners in filing claims

• Business Manager

• Financial Manager

• Pet Insurance Agent

• Product Marketing Specialist

Supervises and leads an animal-related company's operations and employees.

• Pharmaceutical Sales Rep

• Pet Insurance Agent

• Animal Supply Store Associate

• Business Manager

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

Informs veterinary professionals about new and improved pharmaceutical products

• Product Marketing Specialist

• Cooperative Extension Agent

• Animal Supply Store Associate

• Pharmaceutical Sales Rep

Assists with daily store operations.

• Marketing Manager

• Animal Trainer

• Animal Supply Store Associate

• Animal Behaviorist