Working with animals can lead you into a career as a veterinary nurse, animal technician, conservationist zoo keeper or scientist, or even designing pet food or animal products.

At our specialist centre in Angel, we have a bespoke animal care floor, housing a range of small exotic animals. Our courses will give you the opportunity to look after, care for and learn about these animals, including marmosets, mice, lemurs, chinchillas, rabbits, guinea pigs, chameleons, snakes, geckos, spiders, frogs, parrots and a wide range of fish.

You will gain practical work skills, as well as visiting conservation areas, zoos and farms. There are also opportunities to participate in work placements at the Heathrow Airport Animal Reception Centre.

Career options include:

• Conservationist
• Zoo Keeper
• Scientist, designing pet food
• Veterinary Nurse