Jobs with Animals in the UK

There are numerous opportunities for jobs with animals in the UK. On this page we list some potential employers.

You should also check out Animal Care Jobs UK because it lists a number of job sites that list a wide range of jobs with animals in the UK.

Also you might want to take a look at Voluntary work with animals, because this is often a good way of getting a permanent job (if that is what you really want).

Blue Cross is one of Britain's leading pet charities. They provide practical support, information and advice for pet owners.

Adoption centre staff look after abandoned and unwanted animals and care for them until suitable new homes can be found, positions include: centre manager, deputy centre manager, animal welfare assistant.

Equine centres staff look after the rehabilitation and re-homing of horses and ponies that have come into our care through neglect, ill treatment or due to behavioural difficulties. Positions available include: Equine centre manager / equine manager, deputy equine centre manager, head groom, riding groom, horse care groom, land manager, equine receptionist, equine administrator, equine field officer.

Careers at our hospitals include veterinary surgeon (and locums), veterinary nurse, veterinary receptionist, ambulance driver, radiographer, laboratory technician.

Animal behaviour services assists in improving the welfare and behaviour of animals while at the adoption centres, careers include: head of animal behaviour services, animal behaviourist, animal behaviour advisers.