Career Resources
A degree from UConn’s Department of Animal Science opens doors to diverse, rewarding, and impactful careers in equine, food, agriculture, and veterinary sciences. Employers recognize UConn alumni for their strong technical expertise, creative problem-solving, and hands-on experience gained through internships, research, and community engagement.
High-Potential Career Paths
Graduates of our programs pursue exciting careers in:
Animal Biotechnology
- USDA, NIH, Government Agencies
- Farm Service
- Agriculture Research Service
- Animal Health Inspection Service
- Academic Research Labs/Centers
- Animal Caretaker/Technician
- Lab Manager
- Research Assistant/Associate
- Industrial Animal Research Facilities, Biotech/Pharmaceutical Research and Development, Agriculture Companies
- Animal caretaker/Technician,
- Veterinary Technician
- Research Assistant/Associate
- Animal Research Facility Manager
- Contractor
- Lab Technician/Manager
- Medical or Non-Profit Animal Research/Protection Organizations
- Animal Caretaker
- Veterinary Technician
- Animal Educator
- Research Assistant/Associate
- IVF Industries
- Agricultural Biotech Companies (Cattle Embryo/Sperm Production)
- Genetic Breeding Specialist
- Reproduction Service Specialist
- Data Analyst
- Farm Management Consultant
- Artificial Insemination Technician
- Food/Food Animal Production and Biotechnology Regulation- Legal Services
Business
- Dairy, Meat and Seafood Technical Assistants
- Science Writer/Illustrator
- Quality Control/Processing/Packing of Foods
- Livestock Management Services
- Breed Association Representative/Sales/Promotion
- 4-H Education and Training
- Milk/Feed/Food Testing Services
- Humane Animal Care Services
- Livestock Equipment Representative
- Livestock Investment Firms
- Product Application – Sales and Services
- Inspection/Grading Services for Meat, Milk, Eggs & Wool
- Directors Industry Service Organizations
- Government Regulatory Agencies
- Agriculture Journalist
Equine
Careers Requiring One or Two Years of Education Beyond High School
- Support Positions Not Requiring Daily Contact with Horses or Horse Owners
- Film Distribution Specialist
- Clothing Designer
- Boot Manufacturer
- Commercial Artist
- Advertising Sales Manager
- First Aid Personnel
- Reporter/Journalist
- Horse Trailer Designer
- Web Page Designer
- Film Editor
- Blood Typing Specialist
- Advertising Copywriter
- Equestrian Portrait/Illustrator
- Fire Prevention Specialist
- Meeting Planner
- Motion Picture/TV Writer Technician, Director, Camera Crew, Producer
- Pest Control Specialist
- Careers with Horse Shows or Rodeos
- Horse Show Manager
- Horse Show Receptionist
- Fair/Exposition Manager
- Inspector
- Drug Inspector
- Technical Representative
- Technical Delegate
- Judge
- Steward
- Course Designer (Jumps, Trail, etc.)
- Jump/Trail Obstacle Designer
- Test Designer
- Publicity Director
- Lighting Director
- Photographer
- Referee
- Careers in the Racing Industry
- Publicity Staff
- Maitre d Hotel
- Track Manager
- Horseman’s Bookkeeper
- Jockey
- Driver
- Mutuels Manager
- Turf Club Director
- Technical Representative
- Comptroller
- Trainer
- Jockey Valet
- Jockey’s agent
- Marketing/Publicity
- Careers Related to Horse Recreation
- Guest Ranch Host/Hostess
- Parade Organizer
- Country Club Manager
- Field Master
- Whipper-In
- Professional Huntsman
- Kennelman
Careers Requiring a Baccalaureate Degree from a College or University
- Primary Careers Requiring Daily Contact with Horses and/or Horse
- Extension Educator or County Agriculture Agent
- College Instructor
- Clinician
- Mounted Policeman
- Transportation Specialist
- Riding Instructor/Coach
- Breeder
- Identification Maker
- Stunt Rider/Double in Movies
- Youth Director
- Rehabilitation Therapist
- Farm Manager
- Technical School Teacher
- Trainer
- Veterinarian’s Assistant
- Horse Auctioneer
- Stallion Manager
- Laboratory Technician
- Bloodstock Agent
- Animal Abuse Investigator
- Humane Society Official
- Artificial Inseminator
- Stable Manager
- Veterinary Technician
- Farrier / Corrective Shoeing
- Broodmare Manager
- X-Ray Technician
- Support Positions Not Requiring Daily Contact with Horses or Horse Owners
- High School Agriculture Teacher
- Agricultural Equipment Designer
- Engineer
- Agricultural Researcher
- Actuary (Insurance representative)
- Director of Public Relations or Executive Secretary of a Horse-Oriented Organization
- Breed or Discipline Association Executive
- Field Secretary
- Lobbyist
- State Director of Identification Services
- Director of Technical School
- Tailor or Clothing Buyer
- Commercial Feed Manufacturer
- Laboratory Technician
- Director of Advertising (newspapers, magazines, horse publications)
- Author (fiction or non-fiction)
- Equine Journalist
- Instructional Material Author
- Sales of Agricultural Equipment
- Pharmaceutical Sales
- Insurance Sales
- Advertising Space Designer
- Landscape Architect
- Auditor
- Internal Auditor of Equestrian Organization
- Horse Feed Wholesaler
- Insurance Investigator
- Agricultural and Research Economist
- Museum Curator
- Trade Press Editor
- Business Manager of Horse Publication
- Publisher of Horse Books
- Land Consultant/Farm Realtor
- Careers with Horse Shows or Rodeos
- Timing Equipment
- Security
- Careers in the Racing Industry
- Racing Chemist
- Judge
- Timing Equipment
- Engineer
- Racing Steward
- Racing Secretary
- Handicapper
- Director of Mutuels
- Security
- Equine Tattoo Inspector
- Racing Commissioner
- Personnel
- Mutuel Machine Maintenance
- Careers Related to Horse Recreation
- Trail Engineer
- Park and Recreation Administrator
- Recreation Planner
Careers Requiring a Master’s Degree from a College or University
- Primary Careers Requiring Daily Contact with Horses and/or Horse Owners
- University Instructor
- Animal Behaviorist
- Pedigree Analyst
- Horse Feed Formulator
- Support Positions Not Requiring Daily Contact with Horses or Horse Owners
- Architect
- Attorney
- Financial Advisor
- Agricultural Engineer
- Accountant
Careers Requiring a PhD, Veterinary or Professional Degree from a College or University
- Primary Careers Requiring Daily Contact with Horses and/or Horse Owner
- Veterinarian
- Extension Horse Specialist
- Horse Feed Development Specialist
- University Professor
- Equine Veterinary Acupuncturist
- Geneticist
- Animal Nutritionist
- Support Positions Not Requiring Daily Contact with Horses or Horse Owners
- Dean of College of Agriculture
- Dean of Veterinary School
- Careers with Horse Shows or Rodeos
- Horse Show Veterinarian
- Careers in the Racing Industry
- Track Veterinarian
Food Science
- Biochemist
- Cereal Scientist
- Dairy Products Scientist
- Director of Quality Assurance
- FDA/USDA Research Scientist
- Federal food grader
- Flavor Chemist
- Food Biochemist
- Food Biotechnologist
- Food Chemist
- Food Engineer
- Food Industry R&D
- Food Ingredient Sales
- Food Inspector
- Food Microbiologist
- Food Product Consultant
- Food Product DeveloperFood Safety Inspector
- Food sanitarian/inspector
- Food Scientist
- Food Technologist
- Food testing services
- Food Toxicologist
- General Manager, Research
- HACCP coordinator
- Laboratory Director
- Manager, Analytical Lab
- Manager, Meat Applications
- Market Researcher
- Meat Scientist
- Natural Products Researcher
- New Technologies
- Packaging Specialist
- Plant Manager
- Plant Supervisor
- Product Development
- Project Leader, Technology
- Project/Product Manager
- Public Health Official
- Quality Assurance Director
- Quality Assurance Manager
- Quality Assurance Officer
- Quality Assurance Supervisor
- Quality Control Technician
- Research and development positions associated with flavor chemistry, ingredient technology, lipid and protein chemistry, carbohydrate functionality, and packaging
- Research Microbiologist
Pre-Vet/Pre-Grad
- Animal Research Technician
- College/University Teaching and Research
- Practicing Veterinarian/Research Veterinarian
- Extension/Adult Education Specialist
- Research Scientist, Research Associate, Senior Scientist
- Food Quality Control/Product Development Scientist
- Administrative/Industry/Leadership Positions
- Commercial Research/Product Development
- Consultants – Veterinarians, Nutritionists, Biotechnologist, Management
- Private Development of Animal Products/Services
- Food Inspectors
- Vocational Agricultural/Post-Secondary Educators
- Molecular Biotechnologist
- USDA Research Centers Faculty
- Genetic Manipulation Specialist
- Animal Care Technician
- Cell Culture Specialist
Production/Management
- Managers of Stud Farms/Livestock/Poultry Operations
- Herdsperson/Artificial Insemination/Embryo Transfer
- Manage Meat/Poultry/Egg/Milk Processing Plants
- Manage Ranches/Farms/Feedlots
- Manage Research Farms and Facilities
- Laboratory Animal Management
- Manage Livestock Sales/Distribution/Marketing Systems
- Manage Training/Boarding Facilities
- Direct Livestock Associations/Societies
- Individual Proprietor
Accomplished Alumni
81% ANSC alumni report positive outcomes* 6 months post-graduation.
Our alumni are making an impact. These stories highlight the breadth of opportunities available and the success our graduates achieve.
*Employed, continuing education or service; based on a 5-year average of UConn Huskies Moving On survey responses.
Career Resources
UConn’s Animal Science and Equine Science and Management programs help turn your passion for the animals into a fulfilling career. With nationally recognized faculty, state-of-the-art facilities within walking distance on campus, and a vibrant community of students, we offer transformative experiences that prepare graduates to lead in science, industry, and beyond.
