There are a number of paths for advancement for animal behaviorists depending on the individual's career aspirations, education, and experience. Those who are teaching may find positions in larger colleges and universities. Individuals performing research may become supervisors or may find similar positions in larger or more prestigious labs or facilities.
Applied animal behaviorists may find better jobs with larger companies, open their own practice, or expand their practice by acquiring new clients.
- Agricultural Scientists
- Animal Breeders and Technicians
- Animal Caretakers
- Animal Handlers
- Animal Physical Therapists
- Animal Trainers
- Aquaculturists
- Aquarists
- Arborists
- Astrobiologists
- Biochemical Engineers
- Biochemists
- Bioinformatics Specialists
- Biologists
- Biomedical Engineers
- Biomedical Equipment Technicians
- Biophysicists
- Biosecurity Monitors
- Biotechnology Production Workers
- Biotechnology Research Assistants
- Botanists
- Climate Scientists
- CRISPR Scientists
- Cytogenetic Technologists
- Cytotechnologists
- Drug Developers
- Environmental Scientists
- Epidemiologists
- Epigenetics Researchers
- Genetic Counselors
- Genetic Engineers
- Genetic Genealogists
- Genetic Scientists
- Laboratory Technicians and Technologists
- Laboratory Testing Technicians
- Marine Biologists
- Medical Scientists
- Microbiologists
- Molecular and Cellular Biologists
- Naturalists
- Neuroscientists
- Nuclear Medicine Physicians
- Pathologists
- Pet Shop Workers
- Pet Sitters
- Physicians
- Preventive Medicine Physicians
- Rewilders
- Veterinarians
- Veterinary Technicians
- Zoo and Aquarium Curators and Directors
- Zookeepers
- Zoologists