Is Nigeria's Animal Health Sector a lucrative one?

The Nigerian Animal Health sector comprises various professionals such as veterinary doctors, animal nutritionists, and geneticists. Each professional has a role to play in the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of animals. With the livestock population in Nigeria, the animal health sector has to actively be in the picture to ensure the perfect health and productivity of these animals. 

Importance of the Animal Health Sector?

• Ensures that animals are in good health, free from pain and discomfort.

• Promotes food safety and reduces the spread of zoonotic diseases. 

• Improvement in manure management and a reduction in the use of antibiotics.

• Development of vaccines and organic medications that can improve the overall health of the animal and present them wholesome for consumption or sale.

• Drives economic development, reduces poverty, and increases food security. 

Professionals that can work in the Nigerian Animal Health Sector

• Animal Breeders

• Veterinary surgeons

• Animal scientists

• Animal Nutritionist

• Animal Care Technicians

• Geneticists

• Animal Welfare Experts

• Animal Pharmacist

How to become an Animal Health worker in Nigeria?

Several Nigerian Universities offer Animal Health as a course, so, anyone looking to join the sector must have at least a B.sc in any of Animal health, Animal science, or any other related course. Most of the courses except veterinary medicine usually take 5 years. To help you get started, here are a few of the many Nigerian Universities that offer Animal Health, Animal Science, Veterinary medicine, and related courses:

• Adamawa State University, 

• Abuubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi

• Federal University of Technology, Minna

• Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike

• Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti

• Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta

• Ladoke Akintola University, Ogbomosho

• Akwa Ibom State University

• Ambrose Alli University

• Delta State University, Abraka

• University of Ibadan, Ibadan

• Ebonyi State University

• Obafemi Awolowo University

• Nasarawa State University

• Osun State University

• Rivers State University

• University of Benin

• Taraba State University

• University of Nigeria, Nsukka

• University of Calabar

• University of Portharcourt

• University of Uyo

• Abia State University

Nigerian Companies in the Animal Health Business

• Animal Care Services Konsult, Lagos

• Animal Matterz, Lagos

• Ceaser and Jones, Plateau

• Priceless Test Animals, Lagos

• Vetplus Animal Health Center, Anambra

• Jerolaade Animal Health Care Ventures, Lagos

How much does the Nigerian Animal Health Sector Pay?

Below are the salaries of different professionals in the Animal Health sector:

• Animal Health Technician 

Salary Range - NGN 70,000 - NGN 120,000

• Animal Scientist

Salary Range - NGN 100,000 - NGN 150,000

• Animal Nutritionist

Salary Range - NGN 80,000 - NGN 100,000

• Veterinary Doctor

Salary Range - NGN 90,000 - NGN 300,000

• Animal Breeder

Salary Range - NGN 150,00 - NGN 400,000

It is important to note that depending on the employer, specialty, and your level of expertise, there may be variations in the salaries listed above. 

Available Job Openings in the Animal Health Sector

• DSL Pharma

Pathologist

Location: Lagos

Application Closing Date: 31st May 2023

• DSL Pharma

Production Pharmacist

Location: Lagos

Application Closing Date: 31st May 2023

• DSL Pharma

Customer Satisfaction Representative (Animal Health)

Location: Lagos

Application Closing Date: 31st May 2023

• DSL Pharma

Production Officer

Location: Lagos

Application Closing Date: 31st May 2023

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