Animal Science

At Nottingham College, we have all the skills and knowledge that you need to have a successful career working with animals.

Our animal science courses will be a huge stepping stone to a range of employment and further study options.

There are a vast number of career options in the industry – whether you would like to be an Animal Carer, an Animal Welfare Officer, a Dog Groomer, a Farm Worker, a Horse Riding Instructor, a Kennel Assistant, a Park Ranger, a Veterinary Nurse or a Zoo Keeper – there are many choices available to you.

Employers within the animal science industry include animal charities, who may focus on welfare, training, rescue, conservation, rehoming or campaigning. Scientific organisations like pharmaceutical companies or medical research companies may employ graduates to care animals in laboratories. Zoos and sanctuaries are also common employers, as are international welfare organisations campaigning, fundraising and protecting animals worldwide.

Animal nutrition is a growing area with opportunities in animal health, feed development and sales. Local government and animal enforcement organisations employ graduates to protect the welfare of pets, livestock and leisure animals like those used for racing and riding.

• It is expected that the animal care industry will need many more new entrants as the industry continues to grow.
• The animal care industry is currently worth £1 billion to the UKs economies.
• The animal care industry currently has 13,000 businesses, 78,000 employees and lots of volunteers.
• Over one-fifth of animal care employees began their career through voluntary work.