3. Various careers with animals
Animals
Wildlife
photographer
Aquarist
Animal
scientist
Vet doc
4. Veterinary Doctor
• There is no better way to show your love for animals than by treating
and caring for them.
• A veterinarian is a medical professional who diagnoses and treats
various animal injuries and illnesses.
• They also provide vaccinations, first aid and take care of overall
health. If you are an animal lover, veterinary work is very exciting.
• It gives me the satisfaction of working with animals all day and saving
their lives.
• Pets are also welcome. They also provide vaccinations, first aid and
take care of overall health.
5. Career Path to be a Veterinary Doctor
• You must first complete your Bachelor of Veterinary Science (B.V.Sc), which takes 5
years.
• To be admitted to this course, you must take the NEET exam after your class 12, which
will test you on your knowledge of Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
• Next, in order to practice, you need to register with the State Veterinary Council. The
license can be obtained only after completing your internship with the council for 6
months.
• After graduation, a Master of Veterinary Science (M.V.Sc) is recommended, during which
you can also select your area of specialization.
6. Colleges/Institutes for Veterinary Science
• Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bareilly
• Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
• College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Aizawal
• ala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Hisar
7. Professional Opportunities for Veterinary Doctors
• You can either work at established clinics under senior doctors, or set
up your own private practice.
• You can also get into research, education, or work with diagnostic
laboratories.
• Various NGOs also employ veterinarians for consultation.
8. Wildlife Photographer
• This is a profession where you can combine your love of
nature with your passion for photography. Other than
patience, you should be knowledgeable about cameras,
angles, photography terminologies, usage of light, etc.
9.
10. Career Path to be a Wildlife Photographer
• Since photography is a skill-based profession, you don’t require a
degree to be able to practice. However, a degree or diploma in
Photography can be a value-add, as it would equip you with the
knowledge and skills pertaining to the field.
• You can either go for a specialized like Bachelor’s degree in
Photography (B.A Photography), Bachelors in Fine Arts (B.F.A
Photography), etc., or go for a diploma or short-term certification
course in Wildlife Photography.
11. Colleges/ Institutes for Wildlife Photography
• National Institute of Photography, Mumbai;
• National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad;
• Delhi College of Photography, New Delhi;
• Indian School of Photography, New Delhi;
• Symbiosis School of Photography, Pune;
• Mass Communication Centre, Jamia Milia Islamia, New Delhi,
12. Animal Scientist
• If you wish to combine your love for animals with
research, you should definitely explore this profession.
Animal Scientists conduct research in various areas
relating to animals, such as their genetics, nutrition,
growth, breeding and reproduction.
• The research is aimed at generating better quality animal
products like meat, eggs and milk. You can also work in a
specialized sub-division, such as Animal Breeding, Dairy
Science, Poultry Science, etc.
13. Career Path to be an Animal Scientist
• Physics, Chemistry and Biology are subjects required in class 12th to be
eligible for this field.
• During your graduation, it is mandatory to pursue a bachelor’s degree in
Agricultural Science.
• You can also take up certifications in Animal Breeding, Nutrition,
Reproduction, and And Muscle Biology, etc. along with your graduation.
• A master’s would be beneficial in case you wish to understand concepts
in further detail to wish to specialize for more upper-level positions, such
as production, education, management, etc., and hence will help you in
understanding concepts in further detail.
14. Colleges/ Institutes for Agricultural Science
• Indian Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology, Jharkhand;
• Rajendra Agricultural University, Bihar;
• Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Chhattisgarh;
• University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore,
15. Other career options
• Pet Groomer
• Oceanographer
• Wildlife Conservation
• Aquarists
• Animal Scientist
• Animal Trainer
