Animal Care apprenticeships
Animal care covers veterinary practices, kennels and catteries, welfare charities, grooming, zoos and equine yards — practical, hands-on work with animals and their owners.
Live animal care opportunities
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Equine Groom Apprentice - Equitation At The Lodge
Equitation At The Lodge is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Equine Groom Apprentice to join their friendly, small yard.You don't need to arrive knowing everything — what matters most to them is that you are keen to learn, ask questions and take pride in doing things properly.
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Keeper and Aquarist Apprentice - Wingham Wildlife Park
A fantastic opportunity has arisen at Wingham Wildlife Park, as they are recruiting for an apprentice keeper to join them working within their impressive reptile and invert section.
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Dog Groomer Apprentice - Naughty Mutt Nice
Naughty Mutt Nice Ltd is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic individual to join the team as a Level 2 Dog Groomer Apprentice.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves animals, particularly dogs, and would like to develop a career in dog grooming. You will work alongside experienced senior stylists, gaining practical experience and learning the skills needed to become a professional dog groomer.
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Equine Groom Apprentice - Riding School
Enbourne Riding School has opened a new riding school in Swindon, Waterhay Equestrian, creating a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic Apprentice Equine Groom to join their team.
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Apprentice Equine Groom - Competition Yard
M Equestrian is looking for one enthusiastic Equestrian Groom Apprentice to join the team.The successful applicant will be involved in the day-to-day care and management of competition horses and will have the opportunity to learn how horses are prepared and cared for to a high standard before, during and after competition.
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Animal Care Apprentice - Country Boarding Kennels
Country Boarding Kennel are looking for an enthusiastic, animal-loving apprentice to join their team and complete a Level 2 or 3 Animal Care apprenticeship. The ideal candidate will be hardworking, reliable, and punctual, with a passion for animals and the ability to work well in a busy, hands-on team environment
Haddon TrainingWhy animal care?
It's a competitive sector precisely because people want to work in it, which makes an apprenticeship one of the most reliable ways in: you're gaining the experience employers ask for while you qualify.
Common questions
Do I need experience with animals?
Some employers like to see volunteering or work experience, which is often the difference in a competitive field — but the apprenticeship itself teaches you the job.
Can I become a veterinary nurse?
Yes. Veterinary nursing has a recognised apprenticeship route to registered status.
