Sector
Healthcare
Keyword

Animal Nutritionist

Veterinary Nutrition Specialist

Minimum B.V Sc Animal Husbandry

Minimum experience of 2 to 3 years in the relevant field

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

Analyzing the feed samples to determine protein, carbohydrate, fat, mineral and vitamin contents and trace elements

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 analyzing nutritional disorders in animals

Skilled in maintaining awareness of technical and scientific developments

Will be updated

Animal lover

Good at handling animals

Service-oriented

Ability to work independently

Good communication skills

Hard working

Confident

Compassionate

Empathetic

It is not a desk job

Need not handle a team

Local travelling is necessary

Part-time work and contractual jobs are available

Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Hospitals/clinics usually work for 6/7 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from hospital to hospital

Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?No

This job is not listed as hazardous or dangerous under The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)

One may develop occupational hazards such as stress on eyes, mental and physical strain, joint pains, etc., if not taken care of

For candidates with experience of 2 to 3 years - 41,500 to 91,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Overview of Healthcare Industry in India

The Indian Brand Equity Foundation in their report on the Healthcare sector of India has stated that healthcare has become one of India's largest sectors - both in terms of revenue and employment. The industry comprises of hospitals, medical devices, clinical trials, outsourcing, telemedicine, medical tourism, health insurance and medical equipment.

The Department of Animal Husbandry has been providing assistance to the State Governments for the control of animal diseases, scientific management and upgrade of genetic resources, increasing availability of nutritious feed and fodder, sustainable development of processing and marketing facilities and enhancement of production and profitability of livestock and fisheries enterprises. State Governments have set up separate departments which are responsible for development of animal husbandry and dairying in the State.

Considering all these aspects it is safe to say that the job demand for Animal Nutritionist is likely to increase in the coming years.

Government and private veterinary hospitals Animal health centres

Self-employed

Farms

Pet clinics

Cities and towns across India