Transcript Animal Nutritionists

Animal Nutritionists
Emily and Jade
Training and Education
• Training depends on what kinds of
animals you intend to work with;
internships at zoos or veterinarian
offices help.
• For education, you must receive a
degree in agriculture, biology,
veterinarian science, or zoology.
• You must also pursue a master’s
degree/doctorate in animal nutrition.
Future Prospects
• Jobs are expected to remain in high
demand within federal, state, and
local government agencies, private
research facilities, and universities.
• Pet food manufacturers will
continue to recruit nutritionists to
help educate customers in pet
stores about the benefits of
properly balanced pet food.
Expected Salary Range
• Expected salary range: $53,000
Pros and Cons
Pros
Cons
• It’s a job with new
challenges.
• They save animal’s
lives.
• Salary isn’t that high
• Some animals you
won’t be able to save
• Dirty work
Questions
1. What field is an animal nutritionist
classified in?
2. What school subject do you need to be
the most familiar with when dealing with
this occupation?
3. What departments can animal
nutritionists be found in?
4. What is the job outlook for the future?
5. What other fields besides agriculture can
an animal nutritionist receive a degree
in?
6. What are the pros of being an animal
nutritionist?