What is the role of a veterinarian?

• Designs and creates enclosures for animals in captivity that support their natural habitat and instinctual needs
• Assists veterinarians in diagnosing and treating animals in private clinics, animal hospitals, and research facilities
• Provides preventive and therapeutic medical treatment to animals based on latest industry standards and research
• Creates rations for animals based on their individual nutritional needs

Which occupation studies a variety of animal species and may work in zoos, aquariums, parks, laboratories, governmental agencies, etc.?

• Veterinary technician
• Animal behaviorist
• Zoologist
• Wildlife rehabilitator

What does a kennel attendant do?

• Provides basic care for animals in veterinary clinics, adoption shelters, or boarding facilities
• Examines and provides care to wildlife that are sick, injured or orphaned with the hopes of returning them back to the wild
• Sells and manages insurance policies on behalf of the insurance companies, assists owners in filing claims, and works with veterinary clinics to provide insurance coverage
• Trains animals for obedience, performance, riding, security, or assisting people with disabilities

What is the role of a business manager in the animal industry?

• Provides economic guidance within the animal industry
• Supervises and leads an animal-related company’s operations and employees
• Provides guidance for financial planning, analysis, and projection for animal-related companies or organizations
• Informs veterinary professionals about new and improved pharmaceutical products

Which occupation researches target consumers and designs advertising campaigns for animal-related products, services, or companies?

• Conservation officer
• Product marketing specialist
• Animal trainer
• Groomer

What does an agriculture education teacher do?

• Trains animals for obedience, performance, riding, security, or assisting people with disabilities
• Studies the way animals behave and tries to determine what causes certain types of behavior and what factors can prompt behavior change
• Educates students about agriculture, food, and natural resources
• Assists with daily store operations

What is the role of an animal welfare officer?

• Provides preventive and therapeutic medical treatment to animals based on latest industry standards and research
• Enforces the law to protect animals through intervention and education
• Designs and creates enclosures for animals in captivity that support their natural habitat and instinctual needs
• Assists veterinarians in diagnosing and treating animals in private clinics, animal hospitals, and research facilities

Which occupation selects and breeds animals to produce offspring with desired characteristics?

• Animal breeder
• Farmer/rancher
• Animal waste management technician
• Nutritionist

What does a farmer/rancher do in the animal industry?

• Provides basic care for animals in veterinary clinics, adoption shelters, or boarding facilities
• Maintains systems to promote proper handling, storage, and utilization of animal waste products
• Selects and breeds animals to produce offspring with desired characteristics
• Produces food, fiber, and other agricultural commodities by raising livestock or crops

What qualifications are required for an entry-level job in the animal industry?

• Technical education certification
• High school graduate or less
• Bachelor's degree
• Associate degree