Study Animal Care online with many choices available, such as animal care, behaviour, welfare, dog grooming, zoology and veterinary support. Flexible distance learning and Tutor Support available.
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Our Animal Care Courses are available in many subjects and at differing levels. This allows you to choose a course based on your specific interests and one that fits in with your future career. Whether you are interested in animal welfare, behaviour issues or domestic animals we have you covered.
See our useful table below to help decide which option you would be best suited to:
| If you're interested in... | You could consider......... |
|---|---|
| General animal care | Animal Care Level 2 |
| Animal behaviour | Animal Behaviour Level 3 |
| Dogs and cats | Domestic Animal Care Level 3 |
| Dog grooming | Dog Grooming Level 3 |
| Canine behaviour/science | Canine Science Level 3 |
| Veterinary practice support | Veterinary Support Assistant Level 3 |
| Animal science and species | Zoology Level 3 |
| Animal welfare | Animal Welfare Level 4 |
Animal Care courses teach learners how animals should be cared for as well as the best way to handle and support them. There are many skills the courses can cover, such as feeding, behaviour, welfare and any legislation that is in place to ensure that rules are followed correctly.
Learn Now offers courses covering general animal care as well as specialist areas such as animal behaviour, dog grooming, zoology and veterinary support. Our article ‘How to become a dog groomer’ makes an interesting read and might help you decide if this is a worthwhile career
Yes. These courses can be studied online, allowing students to study wherever they want and whenever they can. Courses include tutor support, and the exact assessment and course arrangements depend on the individual programme.
Learn Now has many course options, including:
Every course covers different options, so it would be wise to review the individual course information thoroughly before deciding which one is best suited to you.
It is worth considering what your interests are and also if you have any previous knowledge that could help with your studies. You may also have future plans, such as working in a zoo which should also be considered.
If you’re unsure, compare the course descriptions and syllabus or contact Learn Now for guidance. If you require additional qualifications such as IGCSE in Maths or English, you can study these alongside your course.
Yes, many of the courses do not require previous experience or specific qualifications and all information will be included within the course page.
Animal Care focuses on the practical needs and welfare of animals; this can include areas such as feeding and handling. Animal Behaviour focuses more on why animals behave in particular ways, as well as learning ways to handle their behaviour.
Learn Now’s Animal Care Level 2 course touches on animal behaviour, whilst the Animal Behaviour Level 3 course delves deeper into particular behaviour patterns.
