We can help you
Develop your skills, manage your career effectively and and enrich your life
- because successful careers start with excellent training
The Animal Care College was established in 1980 and provides the most highly regarded and widest range of distance learning Qualifications at every level of companion animal care in the UK.
The Animal Care College courses are accredited by the Open College Network SER, trading as LASER Learning Awards Ltd, a nationally recognised and Ofqual endorsed awarding body. This means students can rest assured that the courses the College offers are good quality. In addition to their Animal Care College certification, students can choose to have their individual achievements recognised by OCNSER, trading as LASER Learning Awards Ltd. A certificate from OCNSER, trading as LASER Learning Awards Ltd, gives students' achievements National recognition.
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The Animal Care College distance learning courses have been successfully helping pet owners and professionals alike for over thirty years.
The College offers recognised accredited qualifications at levels 1-3/4 for dog, cat horse owners or those who want to learn more about their pets or are looking for a career within the animal care sector.
There are over forty home study courses available.
What do you want to do?
Be a dog trainer or learn to train your dog?
Learn about canine, feline & equine psychology?
Become a dog walker or pet sitter?
Work at a Veterinary Surgery, Petshop, Kennels or Rescue Centre?
Learn about dogs, cats, horses, rabbits or other small pet animals?
Become a Pet Bereavement Counsellor?
Learn about dog and cat nutrition?
Learn about animal first aid?
The Animal Care College can help
We provide a free and independent careers advice service
The majority of our courses are accredited through LASER Learning Awards (formally the Open College Network South East Region).
Note that many organisations imply that their courses are accredited when they are not. Do not be misled by references to 'higher diplomas' or fancy logos. Recognised qualifications will be accredited through an organisation recognised and approved by the Qualifications and Curriculum Development Authority (QCdA) such as LASER Learning Awards, the Open College Network or City & Guilds. Check on the National Database of Accredited Organisation if you are not sure by clicking on this link National Database of Accrediting Organisations
The College is dedicated to the highest quality of provision for every student regardless of gender, race, religion or disability and every effort is made to ensure that those who are in any way disabled are given every opportunity to fulfil their potential.
The aim of the College is to help anyone to successfully accomplish their chosen field within the world of companion animal care. Our staff are always pleased to help and assist with any queries or questions you may have regarding our courses.
Admin Office Opening Times:
Monday - Thursday 9.00 am - 2.30 pm
Closed Fridays
If we are not personally here to take your call then please do leave your name, number and short message as your call is important to us and we will return it as soon as we can.
Tel: 01344 636 436
Email: admin@animalcarecollege.co.uk
Our twin objectives are to provide value for money and exceed your expectations
Find out more about animal care education, dog training and much more by reading our Studies Coordinator's Blog here
