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Veterinary Science and Animal Care Courses Online and workplace learning with RQF, Endorsed and Certified qualifications

Welcome to the learndirect Faculty for Veterinary Science and Animal Care Courses, where you can study a fascinating array of animal related courses as diverse as the animal kingdom itself.

Whether you’re passionate about protecting wild species, want to take your birdwatching hobby further or aim to explore the life that exists underwater, we have a course for you.

If you want to start a career working with animals, we have regulated qualifications that will equip you with industry essential skills. You could become a Zookeeper, Dog Groomer or even a Small Animal Hydrotherapist! With our career specific qualifications, employers will know you have what it takes for the job.

We also have a large range of courses that will help you build your knowledge in specific areas, perfect if you’re already working with animals and want to improve your skills. Or, if you want to explore an area before committing to higher level study.

Browse the options below and get closer to working with animals!

Veterinary Science and Animal Care Courses Prospectus

Animal Care and Welfare Courses

Animals, for many reasons, require the care and protection of humans. Our pets need to be looked after in certain ways to maintain their health, hygiene and happiness, whereas animals...

Veterinary Courses

If you want to care for animals in your career, there’s almost no better way of doing so than working in veterinary care. In veterinary support roles, you can help veterinary...

Zookeeping and Wildlife Courses

If you’re mesmerised by the weird and wonderful species that exist across the globe, or you’re particularly passionate about preventing the decline of at-risk animals, you can study courses that...

Zoology Courses

There are millions of species in existence across the globe, many of which are incredibly fascinating and unusual. The most amazing thing? There are still many millions yet to be...

Animal Hydrotherapy and Physiotherapy Courses

Animal Hydrotherapy and Physiotherapy helps animals with ongoing health complaints and those recovering from injury. Anything from weight gain to the effects of old age can cause animals a great...

Animal Behaviour Courses

Animals can have behavioural issues for many reasons, they can’t communicate their feelings as effectively as humans, so they can act out if they are injured, feel unwell, threatened or...

Canine and Feline Courses

Whether you’re a pet owner looking to provide better care for your beloved companion, or you’re aiming to start a career working with cats and dogs, learndirect can help. For the career...

Dog Grooming Courses

Being a dog groomer is an incredibly important role, not only do you keep canine coats neat and tidy, you help maintain their overall hygiene and decrease the chance of...

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