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Animal Care + Management
Animal Care & Welfare Assistant
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Animal Care & Welfare Assistant

Kendal
Apprenticeship
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Starts Sept 2026 Full-time In person

Overview

Animal Care & Welfare Assistant, Level 2. Routine animal husbandry and care of domestic and/or wild animals, suitable for a variety of job situations such as kennel/cattery assistant, animal welfare assistant, wildlife rehabilitation assistant, animal handler, veterinary care assistant, pet retail assistant.

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Animal Care & Welfare Assistant

Topics Covered: Animal health and welfare including first aid and preventative care, feeding and nutrition, handling & restraining animals, animal behaviour, animal anatomy and reproduction, plus optional topics.

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  • Delivery: Training in the workplace, training and portfolio development in college.
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