Working with Animals

Studying animal-related courses can lead to a very rewarding career. From charities to zoos, farm stock to companion animals, animal care to research, you'll find many different kinds of employment to choose from.

Laura Dixon

One of the best things about this job is knowing that I am making a real difference to the lives of animals.
Laura Dixon
Branch Manager, RSPCA

I would never have thought of doing this job when I first began studying at Harper Adams but I love it.
Suzanne Demirkaya
Assistant Research Technician, ADAS

The course teaches you about a variety of species from the ground up. We are taught about everything from basic husbandry to practical lab work.
Rachel Davies
Companion Animal Technician, HAU

I plan to work in wildlife conservation in tropical countries. I believe my degree will open many doors on my chosen career path
Olly Jenner
Herpetology and Invertebrate Intern

Anna Holdcroft
Graduate Management Trainee, HJ Lea Oakes

There is everything you ever need as a student right on the doorstep on campus.
Nikita Cleasby
FdSc Animal Management and Welfare

Harper’s placement year in industry is something not commonly offered elsewhere.
Christina Faulder
Research Entomologist

You have to be passionate about the area you wish to work in.
Laura Stone
Animal Behaviour Consultant, Making Tracks

Modules I took within my degree have helped me in my current employment.
Charlotte Elliott
Assistant Research Technician, ADAS

I always knew I wanted to work with animals in shelters and have been passionate about this area of work.
Molly Letch
Team Leader, RSPCA

Zoo keeping has always been one of my dreams, but I never thought it would become reality.
Carrie Gauld
Ruminant Technician, Harper Adams University

The lecturers are very supportive and it is a very close community.
Jade Bacon
BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Welfare

Get as much experience as possible; take the opportunity to gain new techniques wherever possible as they will always be transferable to a new project.
Rebecca McLean
BSc (Hons) Bioveterinary Science

Placement definitely helped enhance my career prospects.
Leanne Sterenberg
Senior Research Technician, ADAS

I love being able to pass on my knowledge and understanding of my subject specialism to like-minded students.
Emma White
University Lecturer, Harper Adams University

Being able to work with such varied and exotic species on placement was a new and exciting experience.
Joy Shutt
Animal Charity Assistant, Cats Protection