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Animal care
Kennel workers care for dogs and cats in kennels or catteries.
You could take a college course, for example a Level 1 Certificate in Introduction to Animal Care or a Level 2 Diploma in Animal Management.
You'll usually need 2 or fewer GCSEs at grades 3 to 1 (D to G), or equivalent, for a Level 1 course. You'll also need 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a Level 2 course.
There are no set entry requirements but it may help you to get in if you have some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or the equivalent.
Volunteering
Volunteering is a useful way to get experience and shows employers that you are enthusiastic and interested in working with animals.
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With experience, you could become a supervisor or manager, or set up your own kennels or cattery. You could move into other kinds of work with animals, like dog trainer, RSPCA inspector or veterinary nurse.
Riding centre managers plan and run the centre's activities, manage staff and develop the business.
Dog handlers work with specially trained dogs to help detect and prevent crime, find lost or missing people and protect property.
Agricultural contractors provide specialised, seasonal or temporary services to farmers.
Horse grooms are responsible for the care and welfare of horses, and maintain stables and riding equipment.
Countryside rangers look after green spaces, woodlands and animal habitats that allow entry to the public.
Animal technicians look after animals in research laboratories.
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