Courses in Animal Care

Animal Management

What is animal management?

Animal management is a field of study that focuses on the care, welfare, and husbandry of animals, where you can learn about the science of animal behaviour, health, nutrition, breeding, and genetics.

Animal management is an essential element of any zoo, farm, animal rescue, dog groomers or even domestic settings. Professionals in this field work to ensure that animals are cared for in a way that meets their physical and psychological needs and can play a crucial role in understanding and protecting biodiversity.

Explore your passion for animals with our specialist courses and certificates in animal behaviour, animal management, care and welfare, zoology, veterinary science and dog grooming.

Who should consider our courses?

Animal management courses at Capel Manor College are designed for anyone with a passionate for working with animals, and an interest in their behaviour, care and welfare.

Whether you aspire to work in a zoo, farm, or vets’ surgery, you have ambition to open your own commercial venture, or a passion for conservation and biodiversity, our courses and qualifications provide both theoretical knowledge and the essential hands-on skills you need to reach your career goals.

We have courses to support you at every stage in your educational journey, from Level 1, 2 and 3 through to apprenticeships, T-levels, diplomas and even animal management degrees, there is something for everyone at Capel Manor College.

From grooming to feeding and everything in between, gain real-world experience that will prepare you for progression in your studies or future employment. Learn from experienced professionals who are as passionate about animals as you are.

Full-time

Access to Higher Education Diploma Veterinary Science (Level 3)

Full-time

Access to HE Diploma (Land-Based Studies) - Animal Science and Welfare Pathway

Apprenticeship

Keeper and Aquarist Apprenticeship (Level 3)

Full-time

Animal Care and Management - Occupational Specialism Animal Management and Behaviour (T Level)

Higher Education

FdSc Animal Management and Zoology

Higher Education

BSc (Hons) Animal Biodiversity and Conservation (Top-Up)

Higher Education

BSc (Hons) Animal Management and Zoology (Top-Up)

Careers

Our animal care courses provide numerous job opportunities including roles such as:
  • Veterinary surgeon
  • Zookeeper
  • Dog groomer
  • Laboratory technician
  • Animal welfare officer
  • Zoologist
  • Animal behaviourist
  • Wildlife rehabilitator
  • Kennel and cattery manager
  • Conservation scientist
  • Aquarist

Did you know?

There are over 13,000 businesses in the animal care sector covering everything from zoo keeping and farming to pet grooming and cattery management.

The pet market in the United Kingdom is one of the largest in Europe, with 45% of people declaring themselves as pet owners.

Our students conduct conservation research within the UK, Isle of Man, South Africa and South America.

Lola's story

All of the courses I have studied at the College have been great and the practical side is what I have enjoyed the most. Lola studied animal care then progressed to a foundation degree in animal management and zoology