Best Nutritionists in Durham

Nutritionist can work for themselves or in various settings, such as hospitals, nursing homes, extended care facilities, community health centers, or spas and wellness centers. They can also work for educational institutions, government agencies or in the food service or pharmaceutical industries. Animal nutritionists can work in veterinary clinics or animal hospitals.

Animal nutritionists specialize in the dietary needs of different animal species. To become an animal nutritionist, individuals need to:

• Earn a bachelor's degree
• Possibly gain internship or apprenticeship experience
• Obtain certification through the American College of Veterinary Nutrition (optional)
• Obtain certification through the Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians (optional)

According to Salary.com, nutritionists in the United States have a median salary of $64,200. The salary range runs from $53,310 to $76,427. The salary a nutritionist earns depends on a number of factors, such as their education, license and certification status, years of experience in the field, and what state they work in, among others.