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.
Live animal care opportunities
See all 2Animal Care Apprentice - Fat fluffs Rabbit Rescue
Fat Fluffs Rabbit Rescue is looking for a passionate, reliable and motivated Level 2 Animal Care Apprentice to join their team and help provide the highest standards of care for the rabbits at their rescue centre.
Animal Care Apprentice for busy Pet Hotel and Spa
Clifford Moor Farm Pet Hotel and Spa are looking for a motivated apprentice to join their team and gain hands-on experience in a busy animal care environment.
Why 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.







