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Animal care
Animal care workers look after animals in kennels, rescue centres and sanctuaries.
You could take a college course, in animal care, for example: a Level 1 Certificate in Introduction to Animal Care or a Level 2 Diploma in Animal Care.
You may need 2 or fewer GCSEs at grades 3 to 1 (D to G), or the equivalent, for a Level 1 course. You'll need 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a Level 2 course.
You'll usually need some GCSEs. Usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for a Level 2 apprenticeship.
Volunteering
It'll help to have some experience of working with animals before you start looking for a job. Volunteering can sometimes lead to paid work.
You'll need:
As an animal care worker, you'll:
With experience, you could become a supervisor or manager, or work self-employed. You could also use your experience to move into other animal care careers, like veterinary nursing, or find work in a zoo or wildlife park. There may also be opportunities to go into training, for example working with assistance dogs.
Dog groomers keep dogs' coats in good condition, and give their owners advice on coat care, grooming and diet.
Gamekeepers manage countryside areas used for shooting and fishing.
Ornithologists study the behaviour, ecology, classification and conservation of birds and their habitats.
Riding centre managers plan and run the centre's activities, manage staff and develop the business.
Farriers make and fit horseshoes, and care for horses' hooves.
Biologists study living things, like animals and plants.
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Pets and Friends are looking to recruit a Dog Grooming Assistant Apprentice for their salon in Mapperley. Full training, additional opportunities and benefits. Full description below:
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Ben Pauling Racing, based near Cheltenham are looking for a an enthusiastic racing apprentice to join them from July onwards. Level 2 or 3 position available - Please read full description before applying.
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Richard Phillips racing are looking for an racing groom as either a Level 2 or Level 3 apprentice. Richard is a Cheltenham Festival and Listed Flat winning trainer with 30 years experience of training racehorses to the highest level, both over jumps and on the Flat. Please red description before applying.
Fosshey Stables & Hanoverian Stud are a beautiful livery and stud yard in Cheshire. The team are all vastly experienced and have a long history of running the livery services and keeping and breeding quality horses. They are looking to recruit an equine enthusiast as an apprentice groom. Please ensure you read the full job description below before applying.
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