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Animal Care

Animal care is a diverse industry and these courses provide the opportunity to work with and care for a range of animals.

Animal Care at Wakefield College

With 46% of households owning a pet, and a rise in the number of people visiting zoos and wildlife parks, there are many job prospects for those with the right qualifications

Our Animal Care courses are delivered by experienced practitioners who have years of experience. Students benefit from work placements with local pet shops, animal sanctuaries and farms.

Jobs available within the sector include Animal Care Worker, Biologist, Countryside Ranger, Kennel Worker, Veterinary Nurse and Zoologist.

Key Points
  • Animal collection on campus
  • Tutor expertise
  • Great regional, national and international links
  • Visits and field trips to access a larger variety of animals
I’ve wanted to be a vet since I was a little girl so it was only natural for me to do my degree in Animal Management.
Aleksandra
Animal Care

Case Studies

What our students say about us...
I’ve wanted to be a vet since I was a little girl so it was only natural for me to do my degree in Animal Management.
Aleksandra
Animal Management (Behaviour and Welfare)
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I’ve always loved animals and this programme can open a lot of doors for me in equine.
Mackenzie
Animal Management (Behaviour and Welfare)
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Wakefield College have provided well for me. They took a chance on me and provided plenty of opportunities which are really paying off for. They really want to help and allow you to succeed.
Reece
Animal Care Diploma Level 1
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I have learnt a lot about the animal care industry whilst studying and I have gained a lot of experience working with the animals in the animal care unit. As part of the course I spend one day a week at a work placement which I really enjoy.
Scott
Diploma in Animal Care
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Wakefield College have provided well for me. They took a chance on me and provided plenty of opportunities which are really paying off for. They really want to help and allow you to succeed.
Reece
Animal Care
I’ve always loved animals and this programme can open a lot of doors for me in equine.
Mackenzie
Animal Care

Animal Care Facilities

Take a virtual tour of the Animal Care facilities at our Wakefield City Campus

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The Feed

What an afternoon it was on Tuesday for our Animal Care & Horticulture Graduation Ceremony🐹🌱  Congrats to all the winners and graduates 🥳
What an afternoon it was on Tuesday for our Animal Care & Horticulture Graduation Ceremony🐹🌱 Congrats to all the winners and graduates 🥳
Animal Care
29 June, 2023
It's a pretty cold and dark Monday morning, so here's Moo from Animal Care to brighten up your day.
Animal Care
9 November, 2021
Learning Estate Management
Learning Estate Management

Pictures from the Level 3 Animal Management practical unit - Understanding Estate Skills at our horticulture centre in Thornes Park.

Animal Care
10 December, 2020
Finns Law
Finns Law

We are delighted to announce that this week Finn's Law came into full effect. This means that anyone harming a service animal while they are on duty can now be charged.

www.finnslaw.com/

Animal Care
10 June, 2020
New Higher Education animal care courses starting in September
New Higher Education animal care courses starting in September

We are excited to announce our new HE courses in Animal Studies and Animal Management, Behaviour and Welfare for September enrolment.

Animal Care
7 June, 2019
Ponderosa Zoo
Ponderosa Zoo

Level 2 Animal Care studnets visited Ponderosa Zoo.

Animal Care
25 March, 2019

Animal Care Courses

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