Animal Nutritionist

Aliases: Veterinary Nutrition Specialist

Industry/Sector(s): Healthcare

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks an Animal Nutritionist is expected to perform include:

Studying composition and nutritive values of animal feeds
Framing balanced diets and feeding schedules for different kinds of animals
Studying the habits of animals in relation to type and quantity of feed they consume
Determining the feed on the basis of effect on size, weight and development, strength and yield of milk, meat, wool, eggs, etc. of the animals
Experimenting with the nourishment of animals using different types of feeds and also recording the improvement and growth in each case
Prescribing the correct feed such as greens, dry or preserved hay or leaves, grass, oats or mixed feed, etc. for different types of animals for better yield of milk, meat, etc.
Developing the feed mixture for commercial purposes
Classifying the types of plants harmful to animals as feed and making sure that they are not used
Treating sick animals by regulating and prescribing specific feed
Analysing the feed samples to determine protein, carbohydrate, fat, mineral and vitamin contents and trace elements

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{1, 2, 4}

It is not a desk job
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is necessary
Part-time work and contractual jobs are not available
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Individuals usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. The organization or institution remains open and functional for 24 hours a day and 7 days a week
Shift system may be available
Overtime may be available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ⁴

Preferably, B.V Sc. in animal husbandry

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Skilled in assessing the relative nutritional values of various feeds
Efficient in supporting the work of agricultural advisers/consultants
Proficient in visiting farms and interpreting forage analysis
Knowledge of using specialist computer software to devise diets and produce reports
Efficient in working with clients to formulate diets that meet the requirements/objectives that they want for their animals
Skilled in analysing nutritional disorders in animals
Skilled in maintaining awareness of technical and scientific developments

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Ability to work independently
Good at handling animals
Service-oriented

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Government and private colleges and universities across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

http://mhrd.gov.in/scholarships-education-loan-0

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

https://targetstudy.com/courses/bvsc-ah.html

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ⁵

Trainee → Animal Nutritionist → Senior Animal Nutritionist → Head of the Department

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ³

For candidates with experience - Rs 22,000 to Rs 28,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ³

Generally, 1 - 4 years of experience in the relevant field

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ^{3, 4}

Government and private veterinary hospitals
Animal health centres
Self-employed
Farms
Pet clinics

KEYWORDS

Animal Nutritionist
Veterinary Nutrition Specialist

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	2265.0300	Animal Nutritionist
ISCO 2008	2265	Dieticians and Nutritionists
NIC 2008	75000	Veterinary activities
QP Reference	Not available	Not available
NSQF	Not available	Not available

REFERENCES

1	https://www.dgt.gov.in/
2	https://socialjustice.gov.in/
3	http://work.chron.com/hazards-being-doctor-3645.html
4	www.censusindia.gov.in

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