Then, he was an assistant
professor of aquatic animal medicine at Mississippi State University before spending 3 years at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida where he treated and coordinate the healthcare of the many animals at the amusement park (ie.
In 1985, Bowser joined the faculty
of the College
of Veterinary Medicine, where he served until his retirement in 2014 as a
Professor Emeritus
of Aquatic Animal Medicine.