Becoming a Veterinary Pathologist

Veterinary Pathologists are doctors of veterinary medicine who specialize in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases in varieties of animals such as pets, livestock, wild animals, captive zoo animals etc. based on the laboratory analysis of body tissues and fluids. Their key responsibilities include examining animal tissues and fluids, performing biopsies or necropsies, identifying […]

Becoming an Equine Dental Technician

Equine Dental Technicians are veterinary professionals who provide dental care of equine animals, particularly horses. They primarily assist the Equine Dentist during the study, diagnosis, and treatment of various oral diseases, or dental disorders of horses. They also identify emerging dental problems and take measures to prevent these issues from developing further. Their key responsibility […]

Becoming a Pet Adoption Counselor

Pet Adoption Counselors provide assistance to potential adopters for finding appropriate shelter pets such as dogs, cats and other animals. They ensure quality customer service to patrons who visit or call the shelter. Their responsibilities include evaluating potential adopters, managing the adoption process, sharing information about animal behavior, monitoring the animals in day-to-day basis, resolving […]

Becoming a Veterinary Acupuncturist

Veterinary Acupuncturists insert the needles into the specific point of an animal’s body to stimulate nerve activity, increase circulation, relieve pain and treat other health disorders. They develop and implement treatment plans based on the individual animal’s needs. They interact with the owners of the animal to know the health conditions of animals. They perform […]

Becoming an Animal Control Officer

Animal Control Officers are responsible for ensuring the well-being of animals as well as responding to claims of dangerous animals that are imposing risk to human beings. They are dedicated to handle animals of all sizes and temperaments. Their duties include investigating claims of abused, abandoned or unattended animals; examining animal licenses and inspecting animal […]

Becoming an Animal Breeder

Animal Breeders produce animals and care their day-to-day life for numerous purposes such as sale, show, sport, consumption, preservation or companionship of animals. The animals may be pets, farm animals, or exotic animals. Animal breeders use their knowledge of genetics to select qualitative breeding stock that will produce superior offspring. Their responsibilities include arranging environment […]

Becoming a Marine Biologist

Marine Biologists study ocean ecology as well as aquatic life. They analyze varieties of plants, fishes, marine mammals, and other wildlife that inhabit in the oceans. They collect biological data about plant and animal species, and observe the structure of communities of marine organisms. They provide information and recommendations for the development of marine conservation […]

Becoming a Zoo Curator

Zoo Curators oversee the management aspects related to animals and staff members of a zoo. They are involved in the day-to-day decisions involving animal husbandry, diets, veterinary care, quarantine procedures, enrichment activities, animal transportation etc. Their key responsibilities include acquiring new animals for the organization, supervising breeding activities, developing research projects, managing records, ensuring that […]

Becoming a Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technicians mostly work under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian to assist in diagnosing the injuries and illnesses of animals. They perform laboratory and clinical duties, such as performing laboratory tests on blood and urine, drawing blood, developing X-rays, assisting in dental care, and providing injections to animals. In addition, they observe the […]

Becoming an Animal Scientist

Animal Scientists conduct varieties of research to improve efficient ways to produce and process animal products as well as develop animal quality. They study the animal genetics, nutrition, breeding, prospective diseases, management practices, environmental conditions and clinical experiments on domestic farm animals. They develop and design laboratory protocols for animal scientist functions. They may crossbreed […]