Companion Animal Careers

A variety of career opportunities exist working with companion animals. These careers include:

• Animal assisted therapy
• Boarding
• Companion animal publications
• Genetics
  
• Grooming
• Pet food research and development
• Pet product development
  
• Pharmaceuticals
• Quality assurance
  
• Sales and marketing
• Service dog training
• Showing
• Training
  
• Veterinarian
• Veterinary diagnostics
  
• Veterinary technologist
• Zoo keeper
• Zoo nutritionist

The University of Nebraska - Lincoln offers undergraduate programs that will prepare you for a career with companion animals. For more information about these programs:

Department of Animal Science Options

Food Technology for Companion Animals

To learn about some of these careers and more, check out our Enhancing Career Opportunities for Nebraskans: Companion Animal Careers Satellite Series Oct. 27 and Nov. 3 from 7 - 9 PM.

Viewing locations will be announced soon!