What is Animal & Veterinary Science?
Animal and veterinary science is a hands-on major in which you will study subjects
related to meat-animal production and the health and well-being of animals. From animal
physiology and nutrition to marketing, meat processing, organic chemistry and microbiology,
you will have the opportunity to customize your degree to your desired career.
Yes, you will learn the necessary science to fuel your future, but you are just as
likely to have your arm in a cannulated cow, handling livestock at the farm or study
diseases that affect Wyoming’s livestock or wildlife.
The major in Animal and Veterinary Sciences (ANVS) is offered jointly through the
Department of Animal Science, and the Department of Veterinary Sciences. Faculty in
these departments have expertise that cover the eight concentrations.
The College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources has an immense amount of minors that allows you to match your degree to your individual interests.
Animal and Veterinary Science Minor
The Department of Animal Science is proud to offer an animal and veterinary science minor for undergraduate students pursuing a major outside of animal and veterinary science. This minor provides a strong foundation in animal and veterinary science, as well as livestock and equine production, allowing you to expand your expertise in these dynamic fields.
Learn MoreWhat can you do with an animal and veterinary science bachelor's degree?
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- Animal sales
- Artificial insemination technician
- Breed analyst
- Breed association sales/promotion
- Extension educator
- Feed sales/consultant
- Food processing manager
- Food/feed testing service
- Laboratory animal technician/manager
- Livestock herdsman/manager
- Marketing/meat packing/processing specialist
- Pharmaceutical sales/service
- Public relations
- Quality assurance specialist
- Ranch manager
- Research farm manager
- USDA meat inspector or grader
- Veterinarian
- Zoo animal specialist
- National Western Stock Show
- Colorado Corn
- Southwest National Primate Research Center
- Progressive School for Dogs
- Thoroughbred Daily News
- Wyoming Beef Council
- Wyoming Equine
- McQuay Stables
- American Farm Bureau Federation
- Albany County Stockgrowers
- Ward Laboratories
- Veterinarians in private practice in Wyoming and elsewhere
While a complete bachelor's degree isn't always required for veterinary school, many students choose to complete a bachelor's degree to strengthen their application and expand career options.
Our program is widely recognized for its strong blend of hands-on learning, state-of-the-art facilities and a deep commitment to research and community engagement. Students complete this program and are able to explore a variety of exciting opportunities!
“We get to participate in hands-on learning, whether it be out at the farm, riding horses or even in the lab. It seems like we get emails every other day about participating in research projects, which I feel is super neat. I think that sets us apart. It will really increase our learning experience."
- Kaitlyan Reed, B.S. in Animal and Veterinary Science ’20
