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
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Apprentice Equine Groom - Competition Yard
M Equestrian is looking for one enthusiastic Equestrian Groom Apprentice to join the team.The successful applicant will be involved in the day-to-day care and management of competition horses and will have the opportunity to learn how horses are prepared and cared for to a high standard before, during and after competition.
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Animal Care Apprentice - Country Boarding Kennels
Country Boarding Kennel are looking for an enthusiastic, animal-loving apprentice to join their team and complete a Level 2 or 3 Animal Care apprenticeship. The ideal candidate will be hardworking, reliable, and punctual, with a passion for animals and the ability to work well in a busy, hands-on team environment
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Equine Groom Apprenticeship - Busy Riding School
Pony Pursuits are looking for an Equine Groom Apprentice to join their small team.
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Animal Care Apprenticeship - Busy Doggy Daycare Centre
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about animal care and wants to gain hands-on experience in a busy professional dog daycare environment, while developing their knowledge and skills within the industry.
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Animal Care and Welfare Assistant - Gauntlet Birds of Prey
The main goal at Gauntlet is to raise awareness of birds of prey, how they live, hunt and feed. At Gauntlet you will meet a wide range of birds from Eagles, Hawks and Falcons, to Vultures, Kites and Owls , this a truly unique opportunity to work and learn about these amazing birds .
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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.
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.
