Working with Animals
Useful Links
Games & Wildlife Trust
https://www.gwct.org.uk/about/student-opportunities/
Animal & plant health agency
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/animal-and-plant-health-agency/about/recruitment
Wildlife Trusts
https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/jobs
World Wide Fund for Nature
https://www.animaljobsdirect.com/
https://apply.army.mod.uk/roles/army-medical-service/veterinary-technician
https://jobs.bluecross.org.uk/
https://www.rspca.org.uk/utilities/jobs
Careers with Animals
https://www.animal-job.co.uk/work-with-animals.html
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-categories/animal-care
Job Search
Other job sites advertising roles working with animals include:
Job profiles
Animal career profiles : https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-categories/animal-care
Work placement/ Volunteering
Click above for ideas of local companies to get in touch with regarding work experience / opportunities.
With a large number of animal charities in the UK, you'll find a range of jobs advertised on their websites.
https://www.bluecross.org.uk/volunteer
https://www.rspca.org.uk/getinvolved/volunteer
https://www.visitfyldecoast.info/lifestyle/pets/hugos-small-animal-rescue-and-sanctuary/
University
There are many courses you can study related to Animal through University.
Examples include:
Animal Behaviour
Animal Management
Animal Science
Animal Welfare
Equine Science
Marine Biology
Veterinary - Medicine/ Nursing
Wildlife Conservation
Zoology
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Apprenticeships
Taken from Prospects 2023
A range of recruiters offer animal apprenticeships, from local veterinary surgeries and animal charities to zoos and wildlife parks.
The RSPCA offers apprenticeships from Levels 2 to 6 (GCSE to degree) in animal centres, working directly with animals or in office-based support roles. Learn more at RSPCA - Apprenticeships.
More unusual animal apprenticeships include becoming a dog groomer for Pets At Home, where you'll spend 13 months working for its Groom Room. The pet supplies retailer also offers apprenticeships at Levels 2 to 7 in its support office and distribution operations, where you could focus on an area such as customer service, finance, human resources, warehousing, supply chain or marketing.
There's also the chance to receive a Level 2 or 3 apprenticeship qualification as a Dog Handler for the Army Medical Service.
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