Animal Study

Careers in Animal study vary depending on what you want to do and how much education you complete. With a Bachelor’s degree or more, some in animal study work in laboratories performing tests on animals to help determine symptoms or find cures for diseases. This research is conducted for hospitals, universities, and drug companies. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for an animal scientist is $49,921.*

If you prefer a career where you work directly with animals, there are educational options at technical colleges. You will learn to work hands-on with animals and provide for their care and grooming. These positions are located with breeders, humane societies, boarding businesses or veterinary clinics and provide feeding, care, clean up and grooming for pets. These entry-level positions start around $25,000 annually.*

You can also specialize as a Veterinary Technician where you can learn to assist veterinarians with the diagnoses, care, procedural, and surgical needs of pets both large and small. These positions typically require a two-year associates degree and earn an average of $41,000 per year.*