Your passion for animals can become an incredible career, and our expert advice makes it happen! From dog grooming businesses to equine veterinary nursing, we provide the essential facts and practical guidance to turn your love of animals into your dream job. Career with Animals is here to help.
Try our 5 free tools including the Animal Career Finder, Animal Shelter Startup Estimator and Animal Shelter Planner to get instant personalised help.
How to Start an Animal Shelter or Dog Rescue in the UK
How to start an animal shelter or dog rescue in the UK: the planning, funding, licensing and day to day reality of running a rescue.
What Is a Horse Whisperer and What Do They Do?
What is a horse whisperer, what horse whispering actually involves, the skills behind it, and how people build a career working with horses this way.
General Work Experience with Animals
Gain hands-on experience with animals through pet-related work to figure out what animal career suits you best.
Animal Career Finder (Free Tool)
Answer a few questions about your interests, experience, and qualifications and find out which animal careers suit you best. From veterinary nursing to dog grooming, wildlife conservation to zoo keeping.
Animal Shelter Startup Estimator (Free Tool)
Thinking of starting an animal shelter or rescue in the UK? Get an estimate of the setup costs, licences you will need, and the practical steps to take.
Working in Pet Bereavement Support and Counselling
Losing a pet can be devastating. For many people, the grief feels just as real and painful as losing a human family member.
How to Set Up a Cat Rescue or Sanctuary in the UK
Setting up a cat rescue or sanctuary takes more than good intentions. With UK cat populations at record levels and existing rescue centres struggling.
How to Become a Clinical Animal Behaviourist in the UK
Step-by-step guide to qualifying as a clinical animal behaviourist in the UK, including training requirements and what the job involves.
Dog Training as a Business
Help your dog training business get off the ground by learning what skills, training and services you actually need.
Zoo Keeper: What the Job Really Involves
What zoo keeping actually involves beyond the romanticised dream, from daily routines to physical demands and real pay.
How to Become a Veterinary Nurse
Get the facts on what veterinary nurses do, the training you need, and what to expect from this demanding but rewarding career.
Working in Wildlife Rehabilitation
People who work in wildlife rehabilitation care for injured animals around the clock with little pay but deep purpose.
Pet Sitting and Dog Walking as a Career
Turn your love of animals into a flexible job as a pet sitter or dog walker, but know what it takes to build a real income.
How to Become a Dog Groomer
Get trained and start a dog grooming career without years of study, here's what the job involves and how to get qualified.
Training to Be a Police Dog Handler
Find out what it takes to become a police dog handler, from the application process to the training requirements.