Email:animal@canterburycollege.ac.uk
Manager:Steve Moore
Phone:01227 811111
The new state-of-the art animal and land-based studies centre houses over 200 animals, including a huge assortment of reptiles, mammals, birds, fish and invertebrates. We also have industry-standard practical areas, a live College Florist shop and work with local stables.
Why Canterbury College?
- Outstanding Student Achievements
- Flexible hours - time to study and work
- Teachers with vast industry experience
- Top prize at the Hampton Court Flower Show
- Live florist on campus
- Huge array of mammals and exotics
- Excellent links with zoos, equestrian and veterinary practices
- Industry-standard practice rooms
Careers
- Animal Behaviourist
- Animal Groomer
- Animal Trainer
- Conservationist
- Ecologist
- Farmer
- Garden Designer
- Horticulture Technician
- Kennels Assistant
- RSPCA Inspector
- Racing Organiser
- Ranger
- Florist
- Forestry Planner
- Veterinary Nurse
- Reserves Officer
- Sustainable Waste Manager
- Zoo Keeper
Where are they now?
Former Level 3 Diploma Animal Management student, Donna Honey, has worked at Howletts Wild Animal Park raising gorillas and successfully releasing them back into the wild in Congo and Gabon.
Thomas Moore studied our First Diploma in Animal Care and is now working for the NCDL Dog Behaviour Centre.
Open Days and Events
Guaranteed HE Progression
As a student at Canterbury College, successful completion of your full Level 3 programme may guarantee you a place on one of our Higher Education programmes.
Work Experience
Many of our students benefit from working at a number of local and national organisations for work experience.