Bristol Aggie’s animal science program prepares students for a vast number of careers in animal science. With the knowledge acquired in these courses, students can immediately enter the animal science field upon graduation, or choose to further their education.
Potential Careers In Small Animal Science
Studying small animal science could lead you to many possible career opportunities that you may not have even been aware of. Some possible careers in this field include:
- Veterinarian
- Veterinarian Technician
- Veterinarian Assistant
- Animal Trainer
- Animal Control Officer
- Pet Breeder
- Research Associate at Colleges and Hospitals
- Laboratory Animal Technician or Assistant
- Kennel Operators and Managers
- Aquarium Specialist
- Animal Behaviorist
- Animal Scientist
- Pet Shop Business Owner
- Geneticist
- Nutritionist
- Groomer
- Biologist
- Educator
- Animal Therapist/Psychologist
- Animal Welfare Lawyer
- Animal Science Instructor
Subjects We Study
- Anatomy
- Nutrition
- Disease
- Biotechnology
- Companion Animal Grooming
- Business Concepts
- Physiology
- Small Animal Production
- Fish Maintenance
- Kennel Management
- Canine Training
- Livestock Management
Animals We Work With
Small Animal Science majors work hands on with animals on a day to day basis. Students work with small animals such as: mice and rats, rabbits, snakes, various types of reptiles, such as lizards and turtles, and fish. However, despite being a Small Animal Science major, students get the opportunity to work with the large animals regularly, as well. Large animals that we work with include: equine, cattle, sheep, and pigs. In fact, one term per year is dedicated to working with solely large animals to give the the opportunity for a variety of skills to be used and learned throughout the course.
A Normal Day in Small Animal Science
In a major where living things are involved, no day is predictable. However, students should always be prepared to learn something new. Like any normal class, students take notes, quizzes and tests, are challenged with interesting projects, and are encouraged to ask questions. Chores must be also be carried out daily. These chores involve feeding, watering, cleaning animals and their housing, as well as maintaining the overall building in which the animals are kept. Sophomores have the opportunity to groom dogs every Tuesday; these dogs belong to anyone in the community, staff members, or other students. Sophomores are also in charge of our doggie-daycare, which involves training the dogs. Upperclassmen are exposed to various veterinary situations either through study or working with animals directly. They may administer medications or injections, perform cow bleeds, treat abscesses, dissect rodents, set up breeding pairs, hand feed animals, groom, observe autopsies and surgeries, view any veterinary care and treatments that take place on campus, and perform any special care cases involving the animals. Small Animal Science is a competitive major that imparts a great amount of knowledge and experience to its students.
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