Animal TechnologyIs the animal technology industry right for you?
It could be right for you if:
- You want to work closely with animals and learn more about them every day
- You want a career that is both physically active and intellectually rewarding
- You enjoy being part of a close knit team
- You want to contribute to advances in human and veterinary healthcare
- You enjoy a varied and interesting working day
Top five useful skills to develop to work in animal technology:
- An understanding of the legal controls on animal research and their implementation
- Knowledge of animal handling and care, housing, breeding and feeding
- An understanding of mammalian physiology
- Computer and scientific skills
- At a higher level, knowledge of immunology and pathology, microbiology and genetics