Animal Care, Science and Management
If you aspire to a professional career involving animals, you will need to be well qualified. To get you started in this competitive job market, Wiltshire College has developed a reputation for courses, staff and facilities which will set you on the path to success!
Our animal centre is the main learning resource and houses an extensive range of domestic and exotic animals. You will develop animal related skills in professional surroundings.
As part of the courses, students combine academic study with practical duties in the animal centre, which provides valuable experience when it comes to seeking employment. Wiltshire College Lackham also has a farm (mixed livestock based on dairy, beef and sheep), and a dog grooming parlour on campus, which students access to broaden their learning.
Study tours and educational visits are organised to zoos and animal related events, including Crufts Dog Show, which deepen students understanding of the animal industry.
Our Animal Centre continually updates the range of species housed to give students as diverse an experience as possible, but typically includes;
- meerkats
- lemurs
- otters
- wallabies
- pigs
- reptiles
- birds
- fish
- small mammals
- rare sheep breeds
- donkeys
- alpacas
- bats
- ponies
- coati
- squirrel monkeys
- rescue cats
- dogs and domestic pets
Expert staff
All of the staff have worked in animal related industries and bring expert and specialist skills to reflect the diverse range of opportunities open to students.
At the conclusion of your course, you may progress into employment in areas such as: kennels, catteries, zoo keeping, farm work, rescue work, veterinary nursing, pet store retail, conservation, research work, pet food manufacturers and other animal related industries.
Some programmes may have additional qualifications to enhance your employability and career opportunities.
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