Animal management and dog grooming at London's environmental college
Our courses are designed to focus on practical experience. We manage and look after more than 1,000 animals in our extensive zoos, collections, and farm across our London campuses at Crystal Palace Park, Enfield, Gunnersbury Park and Mottingham.
Our animal collection ranges from mammals and birds, to reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. Each campus has dedicated training facilities and resources, including exotic and aquatic rooms, aviaries, large animal enclosures and paddocks.
Find a course you love
Certificate of Technical Competence in Dog Walking (Level 2)
Animal Care and Management - Occupational Specialism Animal Management and Behaviour (T Level)
Canine First Aid
Learn to Groom Your Dog Taster Day
Keeper and Aquarist Apprenticeship (Level 3)
Animal Management Advanced Diploma (Level 3 Courses)
Access to Higher Education Diploma Veterinary Science (Level 3)
Access to HE Diploma (Land-Based Studies) - Animal Science and Welfare Pathway
Dog Grooming Diploma (Level 3)
Introduction to Animal Care (Level 1)
Animal Care Technical Diploma (Level 2)
Dog Grooming Assistant Certificate (Level 2)
FdSc Animal Management and Zoology
BSc (Hons) Animal Management and Zoology (Top-Up)
Dog Grooming Assistant Certificate (Level 2) (Adults)
Dog Grooming Diploma (Level 3) (Adults)
Hazel landed skills that matter
I loved working with the animals and getting hands-on experience. Recognising ill health and abnormal behaviour in animals has allowed me to improve their health and wellbeing.Hazel studied a Level 3 animal management course before progressing to higher education to study veterinary medicine. Her goal is to become a vet.
Career prospects
Zookeeper
Zookeepers are responsible for maintaining the health, safety, and welfare of different types of animals. They work closely with animals to spot signs of disease, stress, or injury.
Veterinary Surgeon
Veterinary surgeons provide medical care to a range of animals, from domestic pets to those in farm and zoo settings, and wild animals with injuries.
Zoologist
A zoologist studies animals and their behaviour. They study specific species and populations of animals, and work in the field, out in captivity, or in a laboratory.
Mobile Dog Groomer
Mobile dog grooming is growing in popularity. Choose your own working hours by offering flexible dog grooming in clients’ homes.
Salon Manager
As a grooming salon manager, you will lead and inspire a team, set grooming standards, and ensure customers and their pets receive excellent service.
Teacher
Use your dog grooming skills and experience to demonstrate and teach practical skills to aspiring dog groomers.
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By bus: 157, 358, 410, 249, 432, 322, 417, 3, 363, 202 and 931
By rail: Served by Crystal Palace Station (from Victoria, London Bridge and Dalston Junction)
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By car: The Campus is situated just off junction 25 of the M25 and the A10 Southbound
By rail: Served by Turkey Street Station (from Liverpool Street Station), the College is approximately 20 mins walk from Turkey Street
By bus: Buses 217 and 317
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By bus: Jevington Way, Alnwick Road, and Mottingham Way stops are within five minutes' walk of the Campus
By rail: Mottingham station is a 23 minute walk from the Campus, with regular services to London Charing Cross, London Bridge, Cannon Street and Dartford
By car: Mottingham Campus is located on Mottingham Lane, just two minutes’ drive from the A20 Sidcup Road/South Circular Road roundabout
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By tube: The Campus is very well served by tube stations on various lines including Regent’s Park (Bakerloo line), Great Portland Street (Hammersmith & City, Circle and Metropolitan lines), Baker Street (Hammersmith & City, Circle, Jubilee, Metropolitan and Bakerloo lines) and Camden Town (Northern line)
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