Volunteer positions, animal-related businesses, and formal programs that lead to a degree in Animal Health Technology all offer opportunities to work with horses. Twenty-six programs in the United States offer a degree in Veterinary Medicine. Admission to these programs requires high grades, a strong work ethic, an interest in animals, and previous experience working with animals.
Volunteer work is the most common way to obtain experience in working with animals. .
Boarding kennels, humane societies, and shelters offer a broad and diverse range of experiences. Talk with your own veterinarian , or a veterinarian recommended by a friend. Ask if there is work you could do in the clinic. Explain your interest and desire to gain experience. Though unglamorous, cleaning kennels, stalls and cact of animal care and provides excellent exposure and experience for an aspiring veterinary technician or veterinarian.