Animal Nutritionist

Do you want to create nutritionally packed pet food, advise horse owners on grain and hay selections, or investigate why Gerald the giraffe at the zoo won’t eat? Congratulations, you’ve stumbled into the right field. As an Animal Nutritionist, you can do any, or all, of these things, and much more.

The position of Animal Nutritionist requires a holistic view of ailing animals. As an Animal Nutritionist, you evaluate environmental factors such as water temperature for fish, population for chickens, or space constraints for a bear at the zoo. Any of these factors could contribute to an animal being lethargic, unproductive, or sick to its stomach.

With the help of Veterinarians, you eliminate or fix these external factors. Once you’ve narrowed it down to nutritional needs, you’re in your realm. You recommend feeding schedules, amounts, and types to promote the health of the animal.

You work in a variety of locations, or specialize in one type of animal. If you have a passion for exotic animals, you might work at a zoo. Love farm animals? You might work as a Consultant for Farmers.

You could also work with house pets, proposing healthier options for dogs, cats, fish, or hamsters. In addition, feed companies often employ your services to design or improve products.

Whether you perform house calls to visit sick horses or don a lab coat and create new pet food, you use your love of animals, your analytical mind, and your passion for science to enhance their lives.