Biomedical

By Adrian Rodriguez

Biomedical

• Engineers develop devices and procedures that solve medical and health-related problems. Many do research along with life scientist’s chemists and medical scientists. Most engineers in this specialty need a sound background in another engineering specialist. Cellular, Tissue, and Genetic Engineering

Animal science

• Is described as "studying the biology of animals that are under the control of mankind". Historically, the animals studied were farm animals, including livestock and horses, but courses available now look at a far broader area to include companion animals, for example dogs, cats and exotic species. At the University of Reading, for example, the study of animal science is concerned with the scientific understanding of how animals work

Animal Health Tech

Animal Health Technicians provide support to the veterinary staff within a facility. Duties include:administering medications and treatments, collecting biological samples, performing diagnostic laboratory procedures, and taking radiographs operating and maintaining anesthesia equipment, providing pre- and post-operative care of animals, and assisting in surgery maintaining and storing medical and diagnostic supplies Earnings: $28,000 - $39,000

Requirements• Do you have respect for animals?• Would you enjoy the potential to work with a variety of animal species

every day? • Would you like to help save lives by finding cures and treatments for

medical diseases? • Would you enjoy discovering new methods to help make your pets

healthier? • Do you want to make sure household products are safe? • Do you want the satisfaction of knowing you have a crucial role in the

advancement of science? • Are you reliable and committed to the health and well being of animals?

• http://www.aalas.org/resources/careers.aspx