
Animal Management
Studying Animal Management at The Manchester College can lead you to an incredibly diverse range of careers, whether you prefer hands-on interaction working in the outdoors or would like to work in a laboratory investigating the science behind behaviour and development.
In the local community, roles are often available for veterinary nurses and animal charities are regularly in need of those with the skills to rescue and take care of pets. Further afield, you could follow a career as a zookeeper, nature reserve manager, marine biologist or even a genetic researcher!
Top Career Opportunities

Veterinarian
Average Salary £38,480

Farmers
Average Salary £29,120

Veterinary nurses
Average Salary £21,840

Animal care services occupations n.e.c.
Average Salary £22,360
The Manchester College is partnered with Unifrog, a universal destinations platform.
Unifrog helps students explore their interests, compare Apprenticeships, FE courses and University courses.
It brings all the available information including up-to-date Labour Market Information, into one comprehensive, user-friendly platform that helps students make the best choices.
Students at the Manchester College can access this platform using their college credentials. To find out more speak to the Careers & Welfare team on your campus.
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Explore the jobs you can apply for, once you complete different course levels.
Animal Care & Welfare Assistant
Animal Technician
Assistant Dog Trainer
Dog Groomer
Farm Worker
Pet Store Assistant
RSPCA Inspector
Animal Care & Welfare Manager
Advanced Animal Technician
Aquarist
Detection & Protection Working Dog Specialist
Keeper
Animal Trainer
Animal Warden
Animal Welfare Officer
Countryside Ranger
Farmer
Specialist Veterinary Nurse
Vet Technician (Livestock)
Veterinary Nurse
Animal Nutritionist
Animal Physiotherapist
Veterinary Surgeon
Wildlife Rehabilitator
Zoo Keeper
Zoologist
Animal Management
Interact with an incredible range of animals, both domestic and exotic, discover how and why animals behave like they do, and follow your passion for these wonderful creatures with a career in animal care – all from right here in Manchester at our Wythenshawe campus.