

Animal care and veterinary nursing are extremely rewarding vocations, with many opportunities in expanding animal related industries.
If you enjoy working with animals and have a genuine
interest in animal welfare, then we can offer you an excellent
environment in which to train for a career in this sector.
Gain hands on practical experience in our well-equipped and zoo licenced animal management centre, which has many brand new enclosures housing over 100 species of animals including domestic, exotic, zoological and aquatic with our ring tailed lemurs, coatis and marmosets amongst the many others.
We have established links with many zoos and wildlife parks around the country and our students are regularly engaged in new animal projects as the centre continues to develop.
We also have a canine grooming parlour on-site and access to a canine hydrotherapy unit and our dedicated veterinary nursing centre is equipped with a reception area and treatment, consultation, and operating rooms.
Career opportunities...
Working in veterinary surgeries, kennels and catteries, zoos, breeding, retail management, animal sanctuaries and marketing animal products are just some of the careers available to you if you study a course in animal care and veterinary nursing.

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