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.
Learning health and safety, cleaning and handling animals, and working at the farm has helped me prepare for future experiences within animal management.
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!
Experience hands-on learning in our state-of-the-art facilities and through partnerships with industry leaders.
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.

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!
Animal Management is a growing sector with excellent job security and career progression opportunities.
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
4 courses found
We offer 3 university-level courses
We offer 2 university-level courses
We offer 3 Animal Management courses
Take a closer look at our facilities, students at work, and what makes Animal Management special at our college.
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