Animal Breeders and Technicians

You can obtain experience in the field by working with animals in volunteer or internship positions or by participating in "learn-and-earn" programs in college, in which you receive training, both in the classroom and through on-the-job work.

Animal breeders and technicians should have great love, empathy, and respect for animals. You must be patient and compassionate in addition to being very knowledgeable about the needs and habits of all the animals in your care. You must also have interest in reproductive science, genetics, and animal physiology. It is important to be able to communicate easily with agricultural scientists, farmers, and other animal owners and caretakers.