Career questions tagged animalscience


How do you stay motivated while pursuing a demanding degree?
For context, I come from a low-income background and am pursuing a degree in veterinary medicine. I know that this career path is difficult in terms of coursework and requires many years of schooling. I am transferring from a Community College to a 4-year institution this fall, with veterinary school following afterward. As I am transferring into such a specific major so my academic pathway requires at least 2.5 years, with the addition of taking Summer and Winter classes, with veterinary school being 4 years. My financial background also sets me back in struggling to pay for school and likely needing to work full time, which hinders my studies. Veterinary school is noted to be very competitive, and most people get rejected in their first year of applying. I am trying to stay optimistic throughout the hardships and also want to make the most of my time in college. Overall, how do you stay motivated in such a difficult career path while also balancing personal life, work, and getting involved on campus? #Spring25

what are good extracurriculars for bio or animal science major?
I am currently a rising junior, and I want to have more STEM-based extracurriculars. Any tips/advice?

What should i know about Veterinary Science before selecting a major and what are my options?
Hello I'm a senior in high-school and I'm planning my career/college path. I am very interested is Veterinary Science and plan on studying in that field. I would love to learn more about Veterinary Science and soon select a major in that field. I would appreciate any information, guidance, or advice in this field while I advance through my last year of high-school and build my resume.

How difficult is it to get a farm veterinary job right now?
I want to be a farm vet but I don't know if the job is in demand at all, help?

What majors involve handling and/or learning about animals? What colleges in Florida do you believe offer the best education for said Major?
I am a highschool sophomore located in Florida

What should I do before I apply to colleges and related programs/scholarships in order to have a competitive application that stands out?
I am getting ready to go into my senior year of high school and want to make the most out of it before I apply to colleges and related programs/scholarships. I am interested in doing biochemistry and animal sciences, considering double majoring. My long term goal is to go to vet school. I already work at a vet clinic, have lots of leadership and volunteer experience, get good grades, have shadowed veterinarians, and take many science/health classes. I have also been very involved inside and outside of school in a variety of activities. Lately I’ve tried to find more opportunities related to animals. I feel like I’m in a good place for applying to colleges but is there anything I should be doing to stand out? I want to apply for competitive programs such as Purdue’s Veterinary Scholars Program.

What are good colleges for marine biology and animal behavior?
I’ve always loved animals and I am interested to know which colleges are best for animal lovers- marine biology, zoology, animal behavior, animal science, etc.

What major(s) should I have to be a zookeeper or work with animals (not a vet)?
Hello everyone. I would love to work with animals for my career. But I don't understand if I should go for Animal Science or Zoology. Or both? I don't want to be a vet necessarily. I would love to be a zookeeper overall, but I am not sure what major I should do. I appreciate any help you can provide.

What is the typical consumer needs in animal nutrition?
#animalscience #consumers #animalnutrition

Is there an animal science job you can work for as a high school/undergrad student?
#animalscience #jobs

What is a type of job you can do as an animal scientist?
#animalscience #animalnutrition

How many hours do you work in a typical week as a wildlife rehabilitator?
high school student looking into becoming a wildlife rehabilitator #zoology #wildlife #biology #animalscience #biologist #job #marine-biology #science

What skills are required in your position as a wildlife rehabilitator on a day-to-day basis?
high school student looking into becoming a wildlife rehabilitator #zoology #wildlife #biology #animalscience #biologist #job #marine-biology


What are the best classes to take as an Animal Science major trying to become a vet?
I have been accepted as an Animal Science major in college. I plan to apply to a veterinary school in 4 years. What are the best classes that would prepare me for this path? #animalscience #animalsciencemajor #college #collegeclasses #veterinary

What classes should I take my senior year of highschool to be ahead for a veterinary technician program in college?
I plan on attending a veterinary technician program in the fall of 2018. As of right now I have my senior year high school schedule set up but I am looking for advice on any addition classes I should sign up for. I want to be prepared and ahead when I finally start college. #veterinary-technician #animalscience

For those interested in pursuing a career in ecology and evolutionary biology, what types of jobs are available that involve working in the field with real organisms?
I have always been very interested in biology and animals, so when I discovered the ecology and evolutionary biology major at most prestigious schools, I thought it would be perfect! However, I know that I am a very hands on learner who would prefer to be out in the environment as opposed to at a desk, so I was wondering what types of jobs would allow me to do this. #biology #animals #environment #ecology #environmental-services #evolutionary-biology #field-work #animalscience

What is the minimum pay for an Animal Science degree?
As said in the other question, I am super interested in this field of study. #animals #zoologist #animalscience

What type of jobs are available with an Animal Science degree?
I want to major in Animal Science, minor in Zoology and I just want to know about what careers are out there for people who major/minor in those fields of study. #science #animals #zoology #zoologist #animalscience #vets