What does an animal care assistant do?
Cleaning and preparing accommodation for animals. Restraining animals for treatment. Reception duties, including advising clients on preventative health care e.g. flea treatment. Record keeping.
How do I get into the animal industry?
Here are ten of the best ways to gain experience working with animals:
- Work at a Veterinary Clinic.
- Volunteer at a Shelter or Rescue.
- Start a Pet Sitting Service.
- Participate in College Work Study Programs.
- Work at a Farm or Stable.
- Complete Animal Related Internships.
- Participate in Job Shadowing.
What is the best paying job working with animals?
Veterinarian. A veterinarian is one of the highest-paying animal careers. There are many different types of veterinary jobs. Mixed practice veterinarians work with both small and large animals, domestic or exotic.
What qualifications do you need for animal care assistant?
There are no set academic requirements to become an animal care assistant, although some employers do ask for qualifications such as GCSE’s (grades A*-C) or their equivalent. A genuine concern and real enthusiasm for the welfare of animals is essential, together with a willingness to learn about general animal care.
How do I get a job in animal care?
Getting work experience with animals
- Volunteer at an animal shelter or rescue.
- Work at a veterinary clinic.
- Provide pet sitting services.
- Volunteer at a Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre or Zoo.
- Apply to work at a stable or farm.
- Take part in an internship.
- Shadow an individual in your field of interest.
What qualifications do I need to work with dogs?
What qualifications do I need to start training as an animal care worker?
- Level 1 Diploma in Work-based Animal Care.
- Level 2 Diploma / Animal Care and Welfare Assistant (Level 2 Apprenticeship)
- Level 3 Diploma / Advanced Apprenticeship in Work-based Animal Care.
What animal job pays the most?
veterinarian
A veterinarian is one of the highest-paying animal careers. There are many different types of veterinary jobs. Mixed practice veterinarians work with both small and large animals, domestic or exotic. Others may specialize in working with companion animals such as dogs and cats.
An animal care assistant is a great way to start your career working with animals. A vital role in keeping our centres running smoothly – animal care assistants keep our animals happy whilst in our care, help people who come to us looking to rehome an animal.
Do you need a degree to be an animal care assistant?
– Anna Lindley, Animal Care Assistant Do you need a degree in animal care? You won’t need a degree in animal care, so if you’re looking to start your career working with animals then this could be the perfect job for you. We only ask that you have GCSE qualifications or equivalent.
What’s it like to work as an animal carer?
Although you’ll get to do lovely jobs like feeding animals, you’ll also have to do the mucky stuff like cleaning where the animals live. However, this is only part of the job and there’s still other fun parts of the job such as exercising, getting animals socialising and grooming the domestic animals.
How can I get experience in animal care?
You can also volunteer to start getting yourself experience in animal care. Some of our volunteers have gone on to apprenticeship roles within our charity. Get the chance to cat cuddle, dog walk or get hands-on in one of our animal hospitals or centres. What’s an animal care volunteer?