The Library: Career Pathway: Animal Care

Animal Care

In the Animal sector there is vast range of careers you could consider, some of these jobs may require a degree but others just require a love of and interest in animals. Opportunities exist within veterinary work, the pet industry, animal grooming, boarding and training, animal sanctuaries, nature reserves, zoos, wildlife parks and aquariums. We have a huge Equine industry in the UK so if you have a particular love for horses a career in horse care and management could be for you.

Useful Websites

The websites below can help you to find opportunities within animal care.

Animal Jobs Direct
Animal Jobs Direct is dedicated to providing recruitment and training solutions for the animal care sector. You can search for careers opportunities’, whether you are looking for a career change, a school leaver or a graduate.
British Racing School (BRS)
Find a range of training courses to help pursue a career in the horse racing industry
Careers in Racing
Search for jobs within Horse Racing, find out about careers and education and more information on the horse racing industry.
Careers Pilot
Has information on roles within the animal care sector, the potential wages you could earn, how to get into these roles, available jobs within the area, and the hours you could work.
Haddon Training
Find information on the different courses Haddon training offer to progress your career within the Horse Racing industry. They offer apprenticeship opportunities and you can also search for job opportunities.
I-Could
Find videos on I-could on the different careers within the animal care sector. They have videos on dog handling, zoo keepers, veterinary nurse, fish farmer, horse riding and more.
My Vet Future
Find your vet future with the database of diverse vet careers advice. If you’re still at school, My Vet Future can help you with your veterinary career.
National Careers Animal Care Profile
Find more information on careers in animal care, and the different routes you can take to get into the role.
National Careers Veterinary Physiotherapist
Find more information on how to become a veterinary physiotherapist.
National Careers Zoo Keeper Profile
Learn about the role of a Zoo Keeper, the day to day tasks, the hours they work, the salary they could earn and the different routes to get into the role.
National Horseracing College (NHC)
NHC’s wide range of courses specifically cater for the staffing needs of the British racing industry. They offer a range of courses, apprenticeships and work experience.
The National Stud
Find educational opportunities and training courses on thoroughbred breeding.
Prospects Animal Care profile
Find information on the different job roles, work experience and possible salaries within the animal care industry.
RCVS - Veterinary Careers
As the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), we register veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to practise in the UK, and regulate their educational, ethical and clinical standards.
Synergy Vets Recruitment
Find job opportunities with synergy vets’ recruitment for vet and vet nurse jobs.
Target Careers
Find out more on becoming an animal nutritionist.
Vettimes Jobs
Find veterinary opportunities through Vettimes Jobs. You could be working on a farm, in academia, in hospitals etc.

Employers

Below is a list of employers in the animal care industry.

Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA)
Find information on working for the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) along with current vacancies and study opportunities, and information on how to apply.
Army
Find out about working as a Veterinary technician, or a dog handler within the army.
Blue Cross
Blue Cross is a charity organisation which looks after the welfare of pets. Find information on apprenticeships, volunteering, placements and job vacancies.
British Horse Society (BHS)
Whether you want to gain professional, industry recognised qualifications to spring-board your equine career or you simply want to learn more about horses and improve your skills for personal achievement there’s a pathway for you. You can find information on the skills you need, different career pathways, and careers available to you at the British Horse Society.
Groom Room
Find opportunities to work as a dog groomer with the groom room. There is information on the route you will take and training and support you could receive.
Lincolnshire Wildlife Park
Find careers, work experience and volunteering opportunities at Lincolnshire wildlife park.
National Animal Welfare Trust
National Animal Welfare Trust is a rescue and rehoming charity. Find careers and work experience opportunities.
Nottingham Wildlife Trust
Nottingham Wildlife trust care for dozens of nature reserves across the county, including a mixture of valuable wildlife habitats. Find volunteering and career opportunities with the Nottingham wildlife trust.
RSPCA
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) is a charity that focuses on rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming or releasing animals across England and Wales. Find information on different careers opportunities and apprenticeships with the RSPCA.
Wolds Wildlife Park
Find career and volunteering opportunities at Wolds wildlife park.
Woodside Wildlife Park
Woodside Wildlife parks looks after a range of animals. Look on their website to find volunteering opportunities.
Zoological Society of London Careers
Find out about opportunities within conservation and zoology.

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