{"id":10139,"date":"2025-04-29T15:51:38","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T19:51:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/career\/?page_id=10139"},"modified":"2025-04-30T13:59:27","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T17:59:27","slug":"food-crop-animal-agriculture","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/career\/food-crop-animal-agriculture\/","title":{"rendered":"Food, Crop, &amp; Animal Agriculture"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Careers in Food, Crop, and Animal Agriculture offer opportunities in a variety of enviornments including laboratories, famrs, production facilities, and more. Careers include a variety of sub-industries such as livestock production, animal management, education, animal food production, agriculture marketing\/sales, and crop\/seed management. Skills used in this area include, but are not limited to: critical thinking skills, written and verbal communication, and technical skills needed in the industry. We invite you to explore this cluster to determine if it is a good fit for you and leverage our resources to launch your job, internship, or graduate school search.<\/p>\r\n<h1><span style=\"font-size: 24pt\"><strong>Meet with Your Industry Career Coach<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\r\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7603 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/honors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/short_dash-1-e1735861391295-150x30.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"130\" height=\"26\" \/><\/h2>\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left\">\u00a0<\/h4>\r\n<div class=\"half\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Your Industry Career Coach can help you:\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Explore industry career options<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Update your resume<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Search for jobs\/internships<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Graduate school applications<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">and more!<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><button style=\"background-color: white;color: black;border: 2px solid #FF8200;border-radius: 0px;padding: 15px 15px;font-size: 25px;cursor: pointer;align-items: center;justify-content: center;line-height: 1\"><a style=\"color: inherit;text-decoration: none\" href=\"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/career\/schedule-an-appointment\/\"><strong> Schedule an Appointment<\/strong><\/a><\/button><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"half\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10198 \" src=\"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/IndustryPages-Meet-your-career-coach-1-221x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"263\" height=\"357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/IndustryPages-Meet-your-career-coach-1-221x300.png 221w, https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/IndustryPages-Meet-your-career-coach-1.png 317w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 263px) 100vw, 263px\" \/><\/div>\r\n<div>\r\n<h1><strong>Example Career Paths and Job Titles<\/strong><\/h1>\r\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7603 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/honors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/short_dash-1-e1735861391295-150x30.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"130\" height=\"26\" \/><\/h2>\r\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#single-collapse\"\" href=\"#single-collapse-0\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#single-collapse-0\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> General<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"single-collapse-0\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Agricultural Marketing Specialist<\/li>\r\n<li>Biotatistician Education Technician<\/li>\r\n<li>Extension Agent\/Specialist Farm<\/li>\r\n<li>Owner\/Manager Farmer Instructor<\/li>\r\n<li>Loan Manager Research<\/li>\r\n<li>Scientist\/Assistant Sales<\/li>\r\n<li>Representative<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#single-collapse\"\" href=\"#single-collapse-1\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#single-collapse-1\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Food<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"single-collapse-1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Flavor Technologist<\/li>\r\n<li>Food Safety Inspector\/Quality Assurance Manager<\/li>\r\n<li>Food Technologist<\/li>\r\n<li>Livestock Feed Production and Development<\/li>\r\n<li>Microbiologist<\/li>\r\n<li>Nutritionist<\/li>\r\n<li>Packaging Engineer<\/li>\r\n<li>Product or Ingredient Development<\/li>\r\n<li>Sensory Scientist<\/li>\r\n<li>Slaughter Processor<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#single-collapse\"\" href=\"#single-collapse-2\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#single-collapse-2\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Crop<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"single-collapse-2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Agronomist<\/li>\r\n<li>Crop Advisor<\/li>\r\n<li>Florist<\/li>\r\n<li>Soil Scientist<\/li>\r\n<li>Horticulturist<\/li>\r\n<li>Seed Production<\/li>\r\n<li>Technician Plant<\/li>\r\n<li>Biologist<\/li>\r\n<li>Plant Scientist<\/li>\r\n<li>Entomologist<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#single-collapse\"\" href=\"#single-collapse-3\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#single-collapse-3\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Animal<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"single-collapse-3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Animal Behavior Specialist<\/li>\r\n<li>Animal Geneticist<\/li>\r\n<li>Farm Manager<\/li>\r\n<li>Feedmill Operator<\/li>\r\n<li>Feedlot Manager<\/li>\r\n<li>Herd Nutritionist<\/li>\r\n<li>Lab Animal Technician<\/li>\r\n<li>Product Development<\/li>\r\n<li>Nutrition Scientist<\/li>\r\n<li>Shelter Supervisor<\/li>\r\n<li>Sire Analyst<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n<h1><strong>Career Resources<\/strong><\/h1>\r\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7603 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/honors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/short_dash-1-e1735861391295-150x30.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"130\" height=\"26\" \/><\/h2>\r\n<!-- \/wp:post-content -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:shortcode --> <div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#single-collapse\"\" href=\"#single-collapse-4\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#single-collapse-4\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Explore and Learn More about the Industry<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"single-collapse-4\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\"> Below are a few platforms you can use to explore and learn more about Food, Crop, and Animal Agriculture:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agcareers.com\/career-profiles\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ag Careers Career Profiles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agfuture.org\/s\/1342\/rd16\/index.aspx?sid=1342&amp;gid=1&amp;pgid=311\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Agriculture Future of America (AFA)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asas.org\/services\/student-resources\/what-is-animal-science\">American Society of Animal Science: What is Animal Science?<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.careersinfood.com\/career-planning\/exploring-food-beverage\/\">Careers in Food: Exploring the Food &amp; Beverage Industry\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crops.org\/careers\/\">Crop Science Society of America: Careers in Crop Science<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aboutbioscience.org\/careers\/entomologist\/\">Entomologist Overview<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ift.org\/career-development\/learn-about-food-science\/careers-in-food-science\">Institute of Food Technologists (IFT): Careers in Food Science<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/life-physical-and-social-science\/agricultural-and-food-scientists.htm\">Occupational Outlook Handbook: Agricultural and Food Scientist<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/personal-care-and-service\/animal-care-and-service-workers.htm\">Occupational Outlook Handbook: Animal Care and Service Workers<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/management\/farmers-ranchers-and-other-agricultural-managers.htm\">Occupational Outlook Handbook: Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onetonline.org\/link\/summary\/19-1013.00\">O*Net: Soil and Plant Scientists<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nPlease consider viewing other industry clusters pages besides Food, Crop, and Animal Agriculture as there can be overlap, especially if you are interested in the business aspects or science\/research aspects of Food, Crop, and Animal Agriculture. <\/div><\/div><\/div> <!-- \/wp:shortcode -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:shortcode --> <div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#single-collapse\"\" href=\"#single-collapse-5\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#single-collapse-5\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Student Organizations and Campus Involvement<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"single-collapse-5\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\"> <strong>Student Organizations<\/strong> You can view a list of student organizations related to agriculture on <a href=\"https:\/\/utk.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organizations?categories=11879\">VolLink<\/a> or by going to the <a href=\"https:\/\/herbert.utk.edu\/student-organizations\/\">Student Organization website<\/a> for the Herbert College of Agriculture. Below are a few examples of some student organizations:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">Block and Bridle Club<\/li>\r\n<li>Collegiate 4-H and FFA<\/li>\r\n<li>Crop, Soil, &amp; Environmental Science Club<\/li>\r\n<li>Dairy Club<\/li>\r\n<li>Food Science Club<\/li>\r\n<li>Pre-Vet Association<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>Research<\/strong> Research is another experience that can be helpful in exploring careers and gaining relevant experience. If you are considering a Masters or PhD, gaining research experience is very important (possibly even critical) for graduate school admissions. Explore the following resources for ideas on how and where to get started.\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a title=\"http:\/\/ugresearch.utk.edu\/\" href=\"http:\/\/ugresearch.utk.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UT\u2019s Office of Undergraduate Research<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/eps.utk.edu\/undergraduate\/ugradresearch.php\">Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences Undergraduate Research<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/geography.utk.edu\/\">Department of Geography Research<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/herbert.utk.edu\/undergraduate-research\/\">Herbert College of Agriculture Undergraduate Research<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nFor specific research opportunities, students are encouraged to reach out to faculty directly by browsing the department websites to learn about research areas and sending a direct email to the faculty member. Students should make sure their email is professional and may want to consider attaching a resume. <\/div><\/div><\/div> <!-- \/wp:shortcode -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:shortcode --> <div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#single-collapse\"\" href=\"#single-collapse-6\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#single-collapse-6\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Professional Organizations<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"single-collapse-6\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\"> Professional Organizations can be helpful in exploring more about certain sub-industries within Food, Crop, and Animal Agriculture, finding job opportunities, and connecting with professionals in your area of interest. Many have their own job search boards along with a way to sign up for job alerts. You can view a list of Professional Organizations associated with your area\/major on What Can I Do With This Major. Below are a few examples of some professional organizations:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adsa.org\/\">American Dairy Science Association<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/affi.org\/\">American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/meatscience.org\/\">American Meat Science Association<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asas.org\/\">American Society of Animal Science<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ashs.org\/?\">American Society of Horticultural Science<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aspb.org\/\">American Society of Plant Biologists\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avma.org\/\">American Veterinary Medical Association<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aceweb.org\/\">Association for Communication Excellence in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Life, and Human Sciences<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crops.org\/\">Crop Science Society of America<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.entsoc.org\/\">Entomological Society of America\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fpsa.org\/\">Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA)\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ift.org\/\">Institute of Food Technologists<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apsnet.org\/Pages\/default.aspx\">The American Phytopathological Society<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wssa.net\/\">Weed Science Society of America<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> <!-- \/wp:shortcode -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:shortcode --> <div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#single-collapse\"\" href=\"#single-collapse-7\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#single-collapse-7\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Job and Internship Resources<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"single-collapse-7\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\"> Below are a few platforms you can use to research specific job opportunities within Food, Crop, and Animal Agriculture:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agcareers.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ag Careers\u00a0<\/span>Job Search<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.avma.org\/jobs\">American Veterinary Medical Association Veterinary Career Center<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blueskysearch.com\/\">BlueSky Search<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.careersinfood.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Careersinfood.com<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.entsoc.org\/jobs\/\">Entomological Society of America Job Board<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandranchjobs.com\/\">Farm and Ranch Jobs<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.joe.org\/\">Jobs in Extension, Outreach, Research, &amp; Higher Education\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hortjobs.com\/\">Jobs in Horticulture<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.science.org\/careers\">Science Careers<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.careerplacement.org\/jobseekers\/index.cfm\">Science Societies Career Center<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/Usajobs.gov\">Usajobs.gov<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nPlease note that many large research organizations (Merck Animal Health, Mars Petcare, etc.) and production companies (JBS, Perdue, Tyson, etc.) have their own job search platform. <\/div><\/div><\/div> <!-- \/wp:shortcode -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:shortcode --> <div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#single-collapse\"\" href=\"#single-collapse-8\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#single-collapse-8\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Graduate\/Professional School Application Resources<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"single-collapse-8\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\"> <strong>Graduate School Application Resources<\/strong> Many graduate school resources can be found on our <a href=\"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/career\/students\/prepare-for-graduate-school\/\">Prepare for Graduate School<\/a> website, including deciding on graduate school, resumes, letters of recommendation, and admissions essays\/personal statements. Graduate School Applications take time and will require roughly 6-9 months of preparation. The key to applying to a graduate program within Food, Crop, and Animal Agriculture will be exploring each school and program&#8217;s process for obtaining a faculty mentor. You will likely need to research faculty associated with the program of interests and contact them to inquire about research opportunities and faculty mentorship. Below are some links you may find helpful:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/studentsuccess.utk.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2022\/07\/495168-Career-Dev-Grad-Adm-Guide-Accessible-FINAL-2019.pdf\">Graduate School Admissions Guide<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/herbert.utk.edu\/masters\/\">University of Tennessee Herbert College of Agriculture Master&#8217;s Programs<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/herbert.utk.edu\/doctoral\/\">University of Tennessee Herbert College of Agriculture Doctoral Programs<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> <!-- \/wp:shortcode -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:shortcode --> <div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#single-collapse\"\" href=\"#single-collapse-9\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#single-collapse-9\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Veterinary School Application Resources<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"single-collapse-9\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body\"> <b>Veterinary<\/b><strong> School Application Resources<\/strong> Veterinary school applications are generally due around September and require 6 months-12 months of preparation. Programs are highly competitive and will review your academics, veterinary\/animal experience, graduate admissions exams (if applicable to the school), and your desire to become a veterinarian. The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges provides several resources on their website regarding career path options, application process, needs, and timeline. They even provide an applicant guide and sample application for each application cycle. 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