Animal care and welfare assistant

Level

Intermediate · like GCSEs

Length

1 yr

typical

Sector

Agriculture, environmental and animal care

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Looking after the routine day to day care of domestic and/or wild animals.

Feed, water, and monitor animals according to husbandry plans

Clean and disinfect animal housing and equipment daily

Handle and restrain animals safely for routine care tasks

Observe animals and record behavioural or health concerns

Support veterinary staff during health checks or treatment

Advise members of the public on animal care and welfare

Maintain stock levels of feed, bedding, and care supplies

Animal welfare legislation including the Animal Welfare Act 2006

Husbandry requirements for a range of domestic and exotic species

Recognising signs of health, illness, and poor welfare in animals

Safe and appropriate animal handling and restraint techniques

Cleaning, disinfection, and biosecurity in animal housing

Basic nutrition and feeding regimes for different species

Recording animal observations and reporting concerns to supervisors

Ready to look for a place?

See live Animal care and welfare assistant apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.

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