Animal Management College Courses
Are you interested in working with animals?
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Prepare for a career in animal care, training, welfare or conservation at Riseholme College.
We have a range of full time and part time courses, so whether you’re a young person starting out, or an adult looking to re-train, we have a course to suit you.
This includes Level 1, 2 or 3 and apprenticeship animal care qualifications, as well as short courses.
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Student Profiles
Libby Woods
Libby has always wanted to work with animals and our Level 2 Animal Care and Welfare Assistant apprenticeship gave her the opportunity to advance in the career she's always dreamed of.
Meet your tutors
Savannah Smith
Lecturer in Animal Management
Savannah studied Bioveterinary Science at university before completing a Masters degree in Endangered Species Recovery and Conservation. Her education, alongside her previous work experience in a zoo supported her love of educating people about the animals and inspired her to explore teaching as a career.
E: SmithSA@riseholme.ac.uk
Sarah Kilbee
Dog Grooming Lecturer and Course Manager
Sarah has 20 years of experience within the canine industry, including a vast amount of experience running dog grooming salons, including her own business, and grooming from pet to breed standard. Sarah has even groomed dogs for Crufts! Sarah has been teaching dog grooming for over 10 years, helping students start their own careers in the grooming industry. As a City and Guilds consultant, she helped rewrite the new level 2 Dog Grooming qualification, so who better to learn from?
Sarah is also a professional dog trainer and behaviourist. She previously ran her own dog training business where she taught classes such as obedience, clicker training, agility, flyball and even doggy yoga classes, as well as being in the show ring.
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