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The global employment outlook is increasingly good
for animal science majors. A degree in this area prepares students for
entry-level technical, research, sales, and marketing positions in chemical,
health and agriculturally related industries.
Government agencies, zoos,
aquariums, and veterinary practices also offer employment opportunities for
students with the right background. Approximately 35% of Animal Science
graduates pursue advanced degrees in veterinary medicine, human medicine, and
other sciences. Whatever your goal, we encourage you to participate in
job-search workshops and career days, develop your communication skills, do
internships and learn to network with employers.
For more information on any of our majors, contact
the Office of Academic Programs at 831-2508 or stop by Townsend Hall.
Sample Job Titles:
| Bachelor's Degrees/Entry
Level |
Further Education or
Experience Often Required |
| *animal technician |
*animal physiologist |
| *pharmaceutical research
technician |
*veterinarian |
| *poultry field service
representative |
*pharmacologist |
| *veterinary laboratory
technician |
*zoologist |
| *environmental technologist |
*veterinary pathologist |
*Check the Dictionary of Occupational Titles under section 040 for additional
related careers. Enhancing Employability
Participate in Internships,
Field Experience Placements and Day
on the Job.
Sample UD Field Experiences:
-
New Bolton Center, University of
Pennsylvania;
-
Miner
Agricultural Research Institute, Chazy, New York;
Practical Veterinary
Experience
Some Employers of Animal Science Majors:
- pharmaceutical companies
-
animal feed companies
-
animal shelters
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state/federal government
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colleges/universities
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laboratories
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environmental agencies
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nature centers
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zoos and aquariums
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arms
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state/national parks
Other Sources of Information
American Institute of Biological Sciences
www.aibs.org
American Veterinary Medical Association
www.avma.org
American Assoc. of Zoological Parks & Aquariums
www.aza.org
American Society of Animal Science
www.asas.org
Humane Society of the United States
www.hsus.org
Resources for Finding Employment
University of Delaware Career Resource Center
Materials Available:
- The Place to Look for the Job You Want:
Employment Resources for Agricultural Science Majors (CSD 115)
- Directory of American Research and Technology
(CSD
315)
- The Directory of National Environmental
Organizations (CSD 319)
- Opportunities in Farming & Agriculture
Careers (CSE 65)
- Green at Work
(CSE 449)
- The Complete Guide to Environmental Careers in
the 21st Century(CSE 450)
- Careers in Science
(CSE 455)
- Environmental Jobs for Scientists and Engineers
(CSE 456)
- Opportunities in Biological Sciences Careers
(CSE
465)
- Pet Sitting for Profit
(CSE 470)
- Career Success with Pets
(CSE 471)
- Careers with Dogs
(CSE 472)
- Careers for Animal Lovers & Other Zoological
Types (CSE 473)
- Environmental Careers
(CSE 474)
- Outdoor Careers: Exploring Occupations in
Outdoor Fields (CSE 484)
- Sunshine Jobs: Career Opportunites in Working
Outdoors (CSE 485)
- Careers for Nature Lovers and Other Outdoor
Types (CSE 486)
- Occupational Outlook Handbook (GE 5)
- Graduate Programs in Biological and Agricultural
Sciences (GS 25)
- Opportunities in Biotechnology Careers
(CSE 467)
- Job Vacancy Binders - VIII (Sciences), VII
(Law/Politics/Govt.)
- www.udel.edu/CSC/netresources.html
CSC's Internet Resources
Further information including: Skills to Develop,
Strategies for Contacting Employers, Graduate School Information and where to
get assistance is available in the CAREER RESOURCE CENTER IN RAUB HALL.
Information from:
http://www.udel.edu/CSC/ans.html
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