Animal Health

Information about veterinary careers and specialised animal health services. Articles explain qualifications for vets, nurses, groomers, dentists and nutritionists.

Animals and Government Regulations

Government regulates animals to prevent disease outbreaks, ensure welfare standards, and protect public health through strict farming and pet ownership rules.

Become a Small Animals Veterinary Nurse

Find out what it takes to train as a veterinary nurse for small animals, from entry requirements to what the job actually involves.

Become an Equine Veterinary Nurse

Equine veterinary nurses work with horses on specialised care and procedures, requiring GCSEs and hands-on training at approved practices.

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.

Set Up a Dog Grooming Service

Start a dog grooming business with guidance on equipment costs, training options, and what you actually need to get going.

What You Need to Become a Vet

Becoming a vet in the UK requires a five-year degree from an RCVS-approved university and specific A-level qualifications in science subjects.

Work as a Farrier or Saddler

Farriers and saddlers are ancient crafts requiring physical strength, skill and dedication to care for horses through shoeing and equipment making.

Work as a Horse or Equine Dentist

Horse dentists perform routine dental checks to keep horses healthy and performing well through proper mouth care.

Work in Animal Nutrition

Animal nutritionists design and evaluate diets to improve livestock productivity, health and growth across different species and farming operations.