You can become a veterinarian if you have an Animal Science B.S.A. degree and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) degree as an addition. A veterinarian is concerned with the health of various animals such as pets, cows and goats. The veterinarian dispenses medication to the animals and gives advise to their owners on how to keep them in good health. To practice as a veterinarian, you must get a license in all states. The average annual salary of a veterinarian was $93,398 in 2009.
An animal scientists is involved in the cultivation of animals. He concerns himself with matters such as animal nutrition and their genetic make up. An animal scientist may specialize in certain types of animals such as cows or goats. He concerns himself with the general well being of the animal he has specialized in. He also takes measures to improve the breed using methods such as crossbreeding or diet improvement. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics the average annual salary of an animal scientist was $64,510 in 2009.
A farm manager's role is to coordinate the activities of a farm. The manager ensures that animals in the farm receive good care in terms of feeding and medication when they fall sick. It is his duty to ensure that the productivity of the animals is maximized by making whatever decisions are necessary to achieve this. The farm manager takes advice from veterinarians and advises the farm's owner on appropriate decisions to make in different situations. The average annual salary of a farm manager was $64,760 in 2009.
An animal technologist takes care of animals in a laboratory. These are animals that are undergoing studies for various tests such as cross-breeding or genetic modification.These could be mice, cats or fish. The animal technologist ensures that the animals are kept in the right room temperature and that they have enough supply of food and water. He also ensures they are in a clean environment. He is also responsible for obtaining the necessary samples from the animals that are used to carry out the studies. The average annual salary of an animal technologist was $23,400 in 2009.