Research

...what are the animal related laws in your state, county, or province? What types of shelters are near you?

Learn

...look into common shelter diseases, socioeconomic reasons for surrender, and animal behavior.

Volunteer

...start walking dogs, brushing cats, or fostering at your local shelter.

Study

...look into CVMA/AVMA accredited vet tech schools. If you have no shelter courses try to intern.

Apply

...the only way to start is to try! School counts as experience.

Explore

...there are many types of shelters and communities that they serve, don't feel tied down to one place.