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Animal care | Science and research
Animal technicians look after animals in research laboratories.
You could do a Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in animal care, animal studies, applied science or animal management in order to get a career as an Animal Technician. You may need 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D) for a Level 2 course and 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or the equivalent, for a Level 3 course.
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As part of your day-to-day duties you will:
With experience and training, you could become an animal technologist, animal welfare officer, unit supervisor or manager. You could also specialise in breeding, immunology or training.
Kennel workers care for dogs and cats in kennels or catteries.
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Ornithologists study the behaviour, ecology, classification and conservation of birds and their habitats.
Biotechnologists use plants, animals, microbes, biochemistry and genetics to develop new products and improve existing ones.
Nanotechnologists design, create and manipulate materials on a tiny scale.
Laris Farm is a riding school and RDA centre in Woking, Surrey , they are looking for a new member to join their team, attitude and desire to learn is more important than experience and they welcome learners with Additional needs and EHCP’S .Working hours Sunday to Thursday : 7.30am - 1pm with a break and 4pm-6pm, 4.5 days a week.
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
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Team Bragg
Honeybottom Kennels are a boarding kennels and day care centre near Abingdon. They are looking to recruit a animal care apprentice to be part of their team.Wage will be slightly higher than the National Minimum wage and is negotiable as you progress.
Spruce Dog Grooming have 3 salons in Cricklade and Cirencester, with 6 apprentices over 7 years.Spruce is now seeking a new apprentice to train within their salon(s), and develop their practical skills in support of them gaining their Level 2 Dog Grooming apprenticeship.
Competition Venue, riding school and livery yard based in Widnes-WA8 3XT
Fosshey Stables & Hanoverian Stud are a beautiful full livery and yard in Cheshire CW9. The team are all vastly experienced and have a long history of running the livery services and keeping and breeding quality horses. They are looking to recruit an equine enthusiast as an apprentice groom to look after the liveries and stud horses.No accommodation but livery available
Jayroc stables are looking for a new member to join their team, they are a big yard with 61 horses, they competitively compete at carriage driving and also have ridden horses in .
Tidmarsh Stud is a mixed competition & livery yard. Working with dressage horses working at PSG and Inter 1 jumping horses to 1.40m.Looking for an enthusiastic and cheerful person , who’s willing to learn and work as part of a happy team.
*** Immediate start available***Kingwood Thoroughbred Ltd are a rapidly growing yard based in Lambourn, Hungerford. They are looking to grow their team and employ an advanced apprentice racing groom. You will ride and exercise the horses, with the possibility of joining the team at the races. Kingwood Thoroughbred specialise in training, pre-training, and rehabilitation, with some breeding also on site.
Jessica Campbell Eventing are looking for an apprentice groom to join their team at Home Farm. A fabulous opportunity for someone looking to start a career within the Equine sector.
Sophie Hulme Eventing is based BS37, on a wonderful yard in Gloucestershire where they are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate equine apprentice. Sophie has competed up to the new 3* format.There is no accommodation available on site, but your own horse is welcome.This apprenticeship will allow you to learn everything about professional eventing.
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!
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