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Your Future in
Animal Management
Starts Here

If you're passionate about animals and want a career that makes a difference, our animal care and conservation courses are the perfect starting point.

What Makes Us Different:

  • Work with 100+ species
    Get hands-on experience at our Animal Centre and with partner organisations.
  • Learn from the best
    Industry-experienced tutors guide you every step of the way.
  • Explore career options
    Prepare for university, global work, or direct entry into animal-related roles.
  • Field visits that matter
    Meet alpacas, donkeys, pigs, goats, and more at Valley Wildlife and beyond.
  • Train in specialist facilities
    Build real-world skills for careers in animal care, conservation, or vet support.
Learning health and safety, cleaning and handling animals, and working at the farm has helped me prepare for future experiences within animal management.
Abi – Animal Management
Abi
Level 1 Animal Care

Real Experience, Real Results

Whether you’re heading to university, working abroad, or jumping straight into the industry, you’ll gain hands-on experience with over 100 species at our on-campus Animal Centre. With expert tutors, regular field visits to places like Valley Wildlife, and access to specialist facilities, you’ll build the skills and confidence needed for roles in animal care, conservation, or veterinary support.

No course fees for students under 19!

Learning Facilities

Experience hands-on learning in our state-of-the-art facilities and through partnerships with industry leaders.

The Hub Animal Centre

Work hands-on with snakes, tarantulas, and guinea pigs in our state-of-the-art Animal Centre featuring temperature-controlled vivariums and professional diagnostic equipment. You’ll master the same tools used in top veterinary practices while caring for diverse species that challenge your skills every single day.

 

Valley Wildlife

You’ll have regular visits to Valley Wildlife, meaning you work with a wide variety of animals including alpacas, donkeys, pigs, goats and sheep to name but a few!

Your Future Career Awaits

Animal Management is a growing sector with excellent job security and career progression opportunities.

Animal Care Services Occupations

entry

Job holders in this unit group care for animals held in kennels, stables, zoos and similar establishments, provide specialised training, grooming, clipping and trimming services for animals, and searches for […]

£20,834 - £31,251
Annual Salary
0.68%
Growth Rate over next 5 years

Farm Workers

entry

Farm workers perform a variety of tasks, by hand and machine, to produce and harvest crops and to breed and rear cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry.

£23,255 - £34,883
Annual Salary
1.28%
Growth Rate over next 5 years

Pest Control Officers

entry

Pest control officers investigate the presence of pests that are hazardous to public health or cause nuisance, lay traps to capture pests and treat areas of infestation.

£28,771 - £43,157
Annual Salary
1.43%
Growth Rate over next 5 years

Veterinarians

intermediate

Veterinarians diagnose and treat animal injuries, diseases and disorders, and advise on preventative action. They may work in practices, specialising according to their location in either a rural or urban […]

£42,883 - £64,325
Annual Salary
0.91%
Growth Rate over next 5 years

Our Courses

4 courses found

Level 1

1 Course
Level 1

Level 1 Award Animal Care

DFC00680
School Leaver
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Level 2

1 Course
Level 2

Level 2 Extended Certificate Animal Care

DFC00858
School Leaver
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Level 3

2 Courses
Level 3

Level 3 Extended Diploma Animal Management

DFC00967
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Level 3

Level 3 Foundation Diploma Animal Management

DFC00491
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University Level Progressions

Higher Education Options
UCDON

University Campus Doncaster

We offer 3 university-level courses

UCNL

University Campus North Lincolnshire

We offer 2 university-level courses

Partner College Options

Other Campuses
NLC

North Lindsey College

We offer 3 Animal Management courses

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