Animal Care apprenticeships
Animal care covers veterinary practices, kennels and catteries, welfare charities, grooming, zoos and equine yards — practical, hands-on work with animals and their owners.
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Animal Care Apprenticeship
The English School of Falconry is one of UK's largest bird of prey centres, home to over 200 birds of prey. Providing daily flying displays, visitor experience days, educational visits, outside displays and we work for large companies providing corporate events. They have an opening for an apprentice falconer to join their team
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Animal Care Apprentice - Cherry Tree Kennels
Join Cherry Tree Kennels as an enthusiastic apprentice to support the care of dogs, cats, and small animals while gaining valuable skills.
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Level 2 Equine Groom Apprentice - Underwood Sport Horses
Join a family-run private competition yard as an Apprentice Groom, gaining hands-on experience in horse care and management.
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Level 2 Eventing Equine Groom Apprentice
Join a vibrant team as an Equine Groom Apprentice and develop your skills in a professional international event yard.
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Level 2 Equine Apprenticeship - Parsons Cole
Join Parsons Cole as an Equine Apprentice and support the well-being of horses while gaining a Level 2 certificate through hands-on training.
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Level 2 or Level 3 Equine Groom Apprentice - Blossom Hill
Join Blossom Hill as an Equine Groom Apprentice to develop your skills in horse care and riding, with on-site training and mentoring.
Haddon TrainingWhy animal care?
It's a competitive sector precisely because people want to work in it, which makes an apprenticeship one of the most reliable ways in: you're gaining the experience employers ask for while you qualify.
Common questions
Do I need experience with animals?
Some employers like to see volunteering or work experience, which is often the difference in a competitive field — but the apprenticeship itself teaches you the job.
Can I become a veterinary nurse?
Yes. Veterinary nursing has a recognised apprenticeship route to registered status.