Working with animals is an extremely rewarding vocation that requires a high level of skill and dedication. There are many career opportunities in expanding animal related industries including veterinary surgeries, kennels and catteries, zoos, breeding, retail management, animal sanctuaries and marketing animal products.

Whether you’re already working in this sector or would like to begin a career caring for animals, we have training ranging from entry level courses, right through to higher education.

Our courses lead to a variety of job opportunities in the industry and can offer progression onto university courses.

Our tourist attraction Kirkley Hall Zoological Gardens provides an excellent learning environment for our students. You will learn to work in and manage a realistic environment and there are plenty opportunities to practice customer care as well as showcasing industry knowledge to the public. 

We also offer Apprenticeships in animal care. Contact advice.centre@northland.ac.uk or 01670 841200 for more details.