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Animal Management

Explore Animal Management at Oaklands College

Oaklands College offers a variety of land-based courses supported by excellent facilities. Our St Albans Campus, located in a scenic semi-rural setting, is home to our land-based industries.

With extensive grounds, the campus includes a working farm with livestock, a fully operational equine livery, and a habitat centre—our animal care unit that houses a diverse range of species and exotic animals.

If you're passionate about working with animals, we provide courses for all skill levels, designed to prepare you for both employment and university.

Animal Management Courses at Oaklands College

Specialist Species

With our zoo license, we house unique species like meerkats and lemurs.

Expert Instruction

Our expert tutors will equip you with skills for animal care and  managerial roles, including zookeeper, equine manager, animal trainer and wildlife rehabilitator. 

Real-world Exposure

Our working farm and Habitat Centre offer students real-world experience with a variety of animals.

Flexible Learning Options

We also offer flexible study options such as day-release, block-release, evening programmes, apprenticeships, and a Level 1 Introductory Diploma in Landbased Studies as a foundation in animal care.

£1 billion animal care industry
£25,000 average salary
£42,000 experienced animal care workers
5000+ new animal care jobs in the next 5 years

Careers after college

Example job roles:

  • Veterinary Nurse 

  • Groomer  

  • Animal Nutritionist   

  • Wildlife Conservation Officer   

  • Zookeeper   

  • Animal Trainer   

  • Farm Hand  

  • Animal Welfare Worker 

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