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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.
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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.
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Emma Is a former 5 star event rider and UKCCL3 Coach with BE and also a List 4 BD Judge. She is based in Warwickshire CV35.No accommodation Own horse welcome
The mission at the Keysoe Therapy and Well-Being Centre is to provide exceptional therapeutic and well-being care in a beautiful, tranquil environment. The open, natural spaces make for the ideal environment to reconnect with nature, learn real-world skills outside of the classroom and take time out for your mental health.Accommodation is available on siteRural locationWork benefits:Private healthcare after successful probation periodBeautiful workplace environmentRegular social activitiesStaff discount available for onsite cafWorkplace pension scheme Workplace uniform
The mission at the Keysoe Therapy & Well-Being Centre is to provide exceptional therapeutic and well-being care in a beautiful, tranquil environment. The open, natural spaces make for the ideal environment to reconnect with nature, learn real-world skills outside of the classroom and take time out for your mental health.Accommodation is available on siteRural locationWork benefits:Private healthcare after successful probation periodBeautiful workplace environmentRegular social activitiesStaff discount available for onsite cafWorkplace pension scheme Workplace uniform
David Britnell Eventing are a professional event yard in Cambridgeshire CB23, specialising in the backing and producing of young horses all the way to 5* event horses. Level 2 or 3 apprentice required to join our team. Accommodation and livery availableChance to groom at top class events
Smart Paws are looking for an enthusiastic dog lover for a position within their very busy dog grooming salon in Basingstoke. An amazing opportunity for someone looking to start their career working with animals!
Hair Off The Dog in Alderminster is looking for a new groom to join the team. A great opportunity for someone looking to start a career in pet grooming.
Competition Venue, riding school and livery yard based in Widnes-WA8 3XT
Brendon Stud is a top class professional location standing multiple stallions at stud. Based in the rolling hills of Pyecombe, the team are looking for a Level 2 or L3 apprentice.There is accommodation on site and plenty of riding for the right candidate.Lots of opportunities to learn about breeding
About the Dog is an award winning organisation boasting 4 different locations.Having always been dog obsessed, they set out on a mission to create a space where you can bring your best friend to be thoroughly cared for. With wellbeing and sustainability at the heart of everything they do, they have carefully sourced the highest quality natural and organic products which our experienced staff hand-pick to suit your canine companions needs.
Miles Equestrian is based in Eastleigh SO50 run by Coach Alec Miles. It has been established for 25years and specialises in breakingschooling and producing young horses.Alec is a BHSIThere is no accommodation own horse can joinAs well as running his own yard, producing young horses and eventing, he regularly schools and successfully competes his clients horses.
Pevlings Farm Riding and Livery Stables is based Templecombe BA8 0DA have a vacancy for a Level 2 or 3 equine apprentice. Would suit someone with an interest in coaching or teaching.Established in 1985 the aim at this riding school has always been to provide a safe, friendly and informal stables where you can learn to ride and look after a horsepony.They cater for all ages and a variety of abilities. The instructors have a wealth of knowledge and experience to make your ride enjoyable. No accommodation on site but livery possibleThis apprenticeship will enable you to learn all about how a successful business runs whilst giving you opportunities to learn to coach.
Premier PRE Dressage and Stud is a great yard located just outside of Chipping Norton. They are looking for a new groom to join the team and support in most aspects of the day-to-day running of the yard.
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