Animal care courses

Start a career in animal care

If spending time with animals has always felt like your happy place, why not turn that passion into something more? Working with animals isn't just a job, it's a chance to make a difference doing what you truly care about.

Open Study College is one of the UK’s leading online learning providers, offering animal care courses for learners at all levels, from beginners to those looking to acquire more advanced knowledge.

Working with animals

Our animal care courses and diplomas can build the knowledge you need to enter roles such as:

• Animal care assistant: Responsible for the comfort, safety and health of animals, providing day-to-day care and monitoring their well-being.
• Veterinary assistant: Provides support for the veterinary team of surgeons and nurses, offering direct care, sample collection or administrative duties.
• Animal welfare officer: Safeguard animal welfare by responding to complaints, rescuing animals in distress and collaborating with authorities to uphold animal protection laws.
• Dog groomer: Provides a service to maintain a dog's appearance by washing, grooming, trimming and checking for any health concerns.
• Kennel or cattery worker: Responsible for the daily care of dogs or cats, including feeding, exercise, cleaning enclosures, and monitoring health and behaviour.
• Animal rescue worker: Responds to emergencies involving animals in danger, rescuing them from neglect or harm and supporting their rehabilitation and rehoming.
• Zoo or wildlife centre assistant: Caring for exotic or wild animals, helping with feeding, cleaning enclosures, observing behaviour and supporting conservation or educational programmes.

Studying animal care online

At Open Study College, we understand that our learners have busy lives and commitments, which is why we offer flexible animal care courses that can be studied entirely online. You can study the same animal care course that you would do in a traditional college, but with the added benefit of complete flexibility.

Our animal care courses are designed to fit around your schedule, with no set timetables or commute required. You can study whenever it suits you, wherever you like, and with 24-hour access to your course materials. This means you can balance your studies with other commitments such as work, family, or hobbies.

Tutor support

When you enrol on one of our animal care courses, you will be assigned a personal tutor who will be with you every step of the way. They will offer unlimited support and guidance to help you succeed in your course. Whether you have questions about the course material, need help with an assignment, or just want to discuss your progress, your tutor will be on hand to provide the expert support you need.

At Open Study College, we are committed to ensuring that you have the best possible learning experience, and our dedicated tutors are a key part of that commitment. With their support and guidance, you can be confident that you are getting the most out of your animal care course and achieving your goals.