Animal Science: Student Pathways

The Animal Science Program is a stepping-stone to the work world as well as to further education at two- and four-year institutions. The program works with many local animal-related businesses to provide internship opportunities for interested students.

Internship Placements:

• Arlington Public Schools PRIME
• Local Animal Hospitals and Veterinary Clinics
• Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center
• The Animal Welfare League of Arlington
• The National Park Service
• The National Zoo
• United States Department of Agriculture
• Local Pet Sitting & Doggy Day Care Businesses

Animal-Related Jobs Held by Graduates of the Animal Science Program:

• Animal Control Officer
• Animal Shelter Worker
• Doggie Daycare Worker
• Environmental Educator
• Groomer
• Park Ranger/Naturalist
• Pet Store Employee
• Veterinarian
• Veterinary Technician
• Wildlife Biologist
• Zookeeper

Higher Education Attended by Graduates of the Animal Science Program:

• Christopher Newport University
• College of William & Mary
• Colorado State University
• Frostburg State University
• George Mason University
• Georgetown University
• James Madison University
• Michigan State University
• North Carolina State University
• Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA), Veterinary Technology Program
• Old Dominion University
• Radford University
• Royal Veterinary College
• University of Mary Washington
• University of Maine
• University of Virginia
• University of Wisconsin – Madison
• University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine
• Virginia Commonwealth University
• Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine
• Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech)
• Wilson College