APHIS Career Fields: Animal Welfare

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APHIS’ animal welfare team is passionate about protecting the more than 1 million vulnerable animals covered under the Animal Welfare Act and the Horse Protection Act. Through inspections and outreach, they work diligently to make sure that protected animals receive care and treatment that meets Federal standards.

We hire animal welfare professionals for a variety of positions.

Animal Welfare Job Titles

  • Animal Care Inspector
  • Analysts (Budget, Data, Policy, Program)
  • Specialists (Compliance, Enforcement, Training)
  • Veterinary Medical Officer

Common Majors

  • Animal Science
  • Biology, Biological Sciences
  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Veterinary Science
  • Zoology