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Animal CareWhat is animal care? If you love animals and would like to be part of a dedicated team of professionals that care about their welfare, then a career in animal care could be for you. The industry offers a wide range of opportunities in handling, supervising and caring for animals from small domestic and exotic pets to wildlife and zoo animals. Pet ownership in the UK is predicted to grow, with a positive knock-on effect for animal care industries like pet shops and dog groomers. But unfortunately, animal charities have a big job to do too – the PDSA treats 4,500 animals daily – and they need skilled and dedicated professionals to help with their work. Did you know…? There are approximately 13,300 animal care businesses in the UK These businesses employ around 55,000 people… would you like to be one of them?
What opportunities are there for me? There are plenty of animal care opportunities in areas including pet shops, boarding kennels and catteries, pet breeders, dog training and grooming, animal welfare charities and zoos and wildlife parks. There are even opportunities to start your own business. Go on to discover what skills you need to work in animal care
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Tracey Evans, Manager, Daisy Bank Kennels |
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"I love working with people, and of course with the animals" |
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Tracey Evans |
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