What should I study to work with animals?

To work with animals, you should study subjects such as veterinary science, zoology, and environmental science. At a basic level, veterinary science will help you understand the anatomy and behavior of animals, zoology is useful for getting a genetic and evolutionary background of the animal kingdom, and environmental science is essential for understanding the natural habitats of wildlife as well as the application of sustainable agricultural practices.

Depending on what type of work you want to do with animals and what type of animals you want to work with, courses in marine biology, farm management, conservation biology, and countless other fields relating to animal biology and ecology can all be useful gateways to a satisfying career working with animals.