Come study large and small domestic animals and get hands-on experience to prepare you for veterinary school!

Why Animal Science at Andrews

Careers in Animal Science

Veterinarian Zookeeper Dairy Manager Equine Nutritionist Dairy Geneticist Pet Behavior Therapist Camp Horse Program Director Humane Society Director Animal Welfare Auditor Veterinarian Zookeeper Dairy Manager Equine Nutritionist Dairy Geneticist Pet Behavior Therapist Camp Horse Program Director Humane Society Director Animal Welfare Auditor Veterinarian Zookeeper Dairy Manager Equine Nutritionist Dairy Geneticist Pet Behavior Therapist Camp Horse Program Director Humane Society Director Animal Welfare Auditor Veterinarian Zookeeper Dairy Manager Equine Nutritionist Dairy Geneticist Pet Behavior Therapist Camp Horse Program Director Humane Society Director Animal Welfare Auditor Veterinarian Zookeeper Dairy Manager Equine Nutritionist Dairy Geneticist Pet Behavior Therapist Camp Horse Program Director Humane Society Director Animal Welfare Auditor Veterinarian Zookeeper Dairy Manager Equine Nutritionist Dairy Geneticist Pet Behavior Therapist Camp Horse Program Director Humane Society Director Animal Welfare Auditor Veterinarian Zookeeper Dairy Manager Equine Nutritionist Dairy Geneticist Pet Behavior Therapist Camp Horse Program Director Humane Society Director Animal Welfare Auditor Veterinarian Zookeeper Dairy Manager Equine Nutritionist Dairy Geneticist Pet Behavior Therapist Camp Horse Program Director Humane Society Director Animal Welfare Auditor Veterinarian Zookeeper Dairy Manager Equine Nutritionist Dairy Geneticist Pet Behavior Therapist Camp Horse Program Director Humane Society Director Animal Welfare Auditor Veterinarian Zookeeper Dairy Manager Equine Nutritionist Dairy Geneticist Pet Behavior Therapist Camp Horse Program Director Humane Society Director Animal Welfare Auditor Veterinarian Zookeeper Dairy Manager Equine Nutritionist Dairy Geneticist Pet Behavior Therapist Camp Horse Program Director Humane Society Director Animal Welfare Auditor Veterinarian Zookeeper Dairy Manager Equine Nutritionist Dairy Geneticist Pet Behavior Therapist Camp Horse Program Director Humane Society Director Animal Welfare Auditor Veterinarian Zookeeper Dairy Manager Equine Nutritionist Dairy Geneticist Pet Behavior Therapist Camp Horse Program Director Humane Society Director Animal Welfare Auditor Veterinarian Zookeeper Dairy Manager Equine Nutritionist Dairy Geneticist Pet Behavior Therapist Camp Horse Program Director Humane Society Director Animal Welfare Auditor Veterinarian Zookeeper Dairy Manager Equine Nutritionist Dairy Geneticist Pet Behavior Therapist Camp Horse Program Director Humane Society Director Animal Welfare Auditor
Animal health careers are a popular choice for our graduates, but there are other options, too! Besides veterinary school or pharmaceutical research, you can pursue jobs in animal production, behavioral therapy, conservation, nutrition, breeding and genetics. Become a zookeeper or wildlife rehabilitator, or work for nonprofit organizations like animal shelters and agriculture development groups.

Annual Salaries

Veterinarian
$99,250
Pet Behavior Therapist
$69,750
Humane Society Director
$78,400

U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2021

Successful Andrews Alumni

Veterinarian
College Garden Animal Hospital, New Mexico
Veterinary Assistant
Bigger Road Veterinary Clinic, Ohio
Zoo Educator
Dakota Zoo

More than classroom learning.  In Animal Science, your labs relate directly to what you have learned in class.

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Nearly all of our courses offer accompanying labs so you can practice and get the hands-on experience you need. You'll enjoy our most popular classes like Small Animal Health and Disease, Canine Gross Anatomy, Dairy Health & Disease and Equine Management. Be sure to pursue internship and volunteer experiences while you're here at Andrews.