Sign In Register
Animal care
Assistance dog trainers and instructors train dogs that help people to maintain their independence.
You may be able to start by doing a Level 2 (intermediate) apprenticeship as an animal care and welfare assistant. With experience, you could move onto an animal trainer higher apprenticeship.
You'll usually need some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or the equivalent, for a Level 2 apprenticeship. You'll need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A-Levels, or the equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship.
Volunteering
You'll have an advantage if you've got experience of working with dogs. This might include volunteering at a kennels, helping at a dog rescue centre or working for an animal welfare organisation.
You'll need:
In this job, you'll:
With experience you could become an area team supervisor, training manager or regional manager. You could move into related jobs like veterinary nurse or RSPCA inspector. You could also set up your own business and provide services like dog behaviour classes or private dog training.
Farmers and farm managers grow crops and raise livestock for food production.
Dog groomers keep dogs' coats in good condition, and give their owners advice on coat care, grooming and diet.
Riding centre managers plan and run the centre's activities, manage staff and develop the business.
Veterinary physiotherapists work with injured animals, or animals with movement problems, to help reduce pain and improve their health.
Ecologists study the relationship between plants, animals and the environment.
Vets diagnose and treat sick or injured animals.
4* International Event Rider based in Hertfordshire SG8. Anthony has many years experience eventing and coaching at top level.The apprentice includes the possibility of travelling and grooming at shows. Also looking after a selection of livery horses.There is accommodation and own horse welcome if needed.
Bartlow Equestrian are looking to give apprenticeship opportunities to local candidates who have some experience with horses and looking to start their career in the equine sector!
Tim Cheffings is a professional event rider and trainer based at Downe Farm Event Centre in North Devon EX16. Tim has continued success at both National and International level with his exciting string of talented horsesTim is a sought after BHSI registered instructor, a British Eventing Accredited Coach and mentor for riders at all levels from Pony Club through to Advanced & 4* British Eventing. He is known for his positive, calm approach and is passionate about training horses and riders to enjoy their training and achieve their goals Accommodation and Livery availableThis apprenticeship allows you to ride top competition horses and travelgroom at horse shows.
International Event rider Aaron Millar is looking for a motivated individual with a keen attitude to learn to join his team for the up coming 2025 season.
We run a very busy livery yard, covering all types of livery from DIY to full livery. We are looking for an Equine Apprentice Groom to come and join our team who is used to being around horses, children and dogs.
Ashton Vale Stables are a 5* livery yard located in the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside NN7. They are now offering an exciting position for a Level 2 Equine apprentices to join their team.No accommodation but livery a possibility if spaceA friendly livery yard where you can learn all about how to work at a successful livery location whilst on the apprenticeship.
Trentvalley is a riding school and livery yard with around 30 horses, they are looking for a member of staff to join their team. They are also currently the BHS exam centre for the BHS teaching exams, so if you are also interested in becoming an instructor alongside your apprenticeship or afterwards this is the place for you .Hours 40 per week over 5 days to include 1 weekend day per week.
Gauntlet Birds of Prey are looking for an enthusiastic team member to join them as a Level 3 Keeper and Aquarist apprenticeship
A fantastic opportunity for a senior apprentice groom to work at Ponds Equestrian, a large livery and eventing yard in Surrey. Full Description below:
Danielle is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join her team . She runs a small SJ sales and breeding yard so would suit someone wanting to do the breeding pathway .Hours are 40 per week over 5 days and to include 1 weekend day per week.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen at Wingham Wildlife Park, as they are recruiting for an apprentice keeper to join them working within their impressive Carnivore section.
Naturally Light Equitation are looking for an enthusiastic apprentice groom to join their team. A fantastic opportunity for someone wanting to get into the extremely popular equine sector of Natural Horsemanship
Not only will your organisation (or the Government) pay for all of your training, but you’ll be paid to do it. That means you could actually get paid to get your degree and have no debt!
There are over 625 different apprenticeships to choose from, in a range of industries. Whether you’re interested in law, marketing, construction, or engineering, you’ll find something up your street!
As an apprentice, the minimum you’ll earn is £6.20 an hour, but we’ve seen apprentices earn a starting salary of up to £30,000 a year! You could also get other employee benefits like gym memberships, paid holiday, and sick pay.
Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
There’s only so much you can learn when you just do a qualification. As an apprentice, you’ll also get to learn on the job – whether that’s designing amazing graphics, chopping vegetables, or building engines!
Start searching for Apprenticeships Near You
You can find the Privacy Policy here.
Please read it carefully and click the button below to confirm that you understand the changes.
GetMyFirstJob offers you a whole new way to find Apprenticeships, Degree Apprenticeships, Work Experience and Graduate opportunities to get ahead. It’s not just a search tool – we’ll connect you with the Best Employers, Colleges & Providers and Universities to get you on the right track faster.