Animal Management
If you’re passionate about animals and want to turn that passion into a career, our Animal Care and Management courses offer the perfect opportunity to build your skills and confidence.
Champion the wellbeing of domestic and exotic animals
With us, you’ll have access to exceptional facilities all designed to give you the real-world experience that employers value. These include: a specialist Animal Management Centre, an Equestrian Centre, and a 200-hectare farm.
Whether you’re interested in working with pets, livestock, horses, or exotic animals, you’ll get hands-on experience and expert training in a supportive environment.
Why Choose Animal Management?
- A purpose-built Animal Management Centre with an extensive live animal collection
- An on-site Equestrian Centre and a working farm
- The opportunity to study a range of species, from small mammals to reptiles and exotics
- Large theory and practical teaching spaces
- Extensive industry work placement networks
- On-site accommodation
- A free shuttle service from Bridgwater.
A growing industry with real opportunities
There are over 100,000 animal care jobs in the UK, ranging from veterinary support to animal rescue, farm management, equine care, and zoo animal management. With increasing public awareness of animal welfare and conservation, the need for skilled and compassionate professionals has never been greater.
Whether you’re studying full-time or looking for a part-time option, we offer flexible learning routes to help you gain a qualification that suits your goals.
Our courses are designed to prepare you for these roles as learners study everything from practical animal handling and husbandry to biosecurity and legislation, ensuring all our learners are well-equipped for this diverse job sector.
Start your animal-first career
At Cannington College, we’re here to help you turn your love of animals into a career you can be proud of. From zoo animal management to adult animal care courses, we provide the skills, experience and support to help you succeed.
Come to one of our open days to learn more about courses, transport, accommodation, and progression opportunities.
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Apprenticeships
If you’re ready to kickstart your career and gain hands-on experience while you study, an apprenticeship at Cannington College could be the perfect next step. We’re proud to be one of the UK’s leading providers of Further Education apprenticeships.
Accommodation
With priority access given to students studying a land-based course, a specialist subject, or a Higher Education programme, our halls of residence at Taunton and Cannington provide a welcoming home.
Term Dates
Planning ahead? Our academic calendar includes key term dates, bank holidays,
scheduled breaks, and Somerset school holiday alignment, so you can stay informed and
organised throughout the year.
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“Since I can remember, I’ve always wanted to study at Cannington because I’ve heard about how great the facilities are and the wide variety of animals I can work with.”
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