An animal management student at Capel Manor College feeding a lemur during a practical lesson.

Animal Management

What is animal management?

Animal management brings together animal care, welfare, and husbandry with the science of animal behaviour, health, nutrition, breeding and genetics. At Capel Manor College, our animal management courses in London help you build the practical knowledge and confidence to work with animals in settings such as zoos, farms, rescue centres, dog grooming businesses and domestic animal care environments.

Professionals in this field help make sure animals are cared for in ways that support their physical and psychological needs. They may work in animal care, zoo management, farming, rescue, conservation, pet care or grooming environments, with a focus on welfare, responsible handling and protecting biodiversity.

Who should consider our courses?

Our animal care and management courses are designed for school leavers and adults who want to work with animals, progress to university, or retrain for a career in the animal sector. Whether you are interested in zoo keeping, conservation, animal welfare, animal behaviour, veterinary science or pet care, you can choose from Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 courses, apprenticeships, T Levels, diplomas and animal management degree routes.

Animal management courses and qualifications

Compare our animal care courses and animal management qualifications below to find the right route for your experience level and goals. Choose from introductory animal care courses, full-time study, apprenticeships, access courses, diplomas and degree-level study across Capel Manor College campuses.

Careers in animal management

Our animal care courses and animal management qualifications can support progression into roles such as animal care assistant, zookeeper, kennel or cattery worker, animal welfare assistant, conservation assistant, animal technician, animal behaviour assistant, dog groomer or progression to higher education and specialist animal management degree pathways.
Lola, an animal management student at Capel Manor College, with a giraffe during a conservation trip.

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. Our animal management courses build confidence and practical skills, and provide clear next steps into further study, higher education or a career working with animals.

Compare our animal care and management courses in London

Routes from Level 1 to animal management degrees

Use the filters below to explore animal care and animal management courses by campus and course type. If you are searching for animal care courses near me, Capel Manor College offers routes across London campuses, with options for young people, adults returning to education, learners with an EHCP, and students progressing towards higher education or employment

Two animal management students at Capel Manor College feeding lemurs during a practical session.
Full Time

Animal Management Advanced Diploma (Level 3 Courses)

Students caring for rabbit in vet clinic setting
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 Management and Zoology (Top-Up)