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- Multi-million pound animal management home to a range of species
- Small mammals, invertebrates, reptiles, amphibians, aquatics and grazing animals
- Extensive paddock facilities
- 6 custom built aviaries for exotic birds
- Commercial dog grooming salon
- Fully functioning veterinary nursing training suite equipped for teaching purposes.
Typical Employers
Animal rescue centres, animal charities, zoos and wildlife parks, as well as educational institutions and retail outlets.
Industry Links
Students benefit from close ties with a number of different organisations including the Wildlife Heritage Foundation, the Kent Wildlife Trust as well as local zoos, wildlife parks and rare breed centres.
The care and welfare of both domestic and exotic animals has
never been more important. By taking a course at Hadlow College you could take part in the growth of this industry and be responsible for caring for a variety of species.
You will benefit from highly practical training using our purpose-built animal management facilities which house a range of aquatics, reptiles, invertebrates and small ammals.
In total we have in excess of 120 species. The emphasis will be ongiving you hands-on experience with duties that encourage you to be actively involved in the animals’ welfare as well as providing background theory relating to animal biology, conservation and behaviour.
At the end of your time with us you should be equipped to work in a variety of different places, from animal rescue centres to pet shops and veterinary surgeries.
The Student's View...
After finishing my A-Levels at sixth-form I still wanted to further my education. Having looked around a range of colleges in the UK, I realised that none of them provided the course or specifications I was looking for, apart from Hadlow College. Their Mottingham campus felt welcoming from the moment I saw it on Open Day and I knew this was where I wanted to be.
The jump from music/media to work with reptiles and amphibians was a drastic change but, since they have always held an underlying interest for me, I thought it was time to pursue something I love rather than look back on a career I could've had.
By covering a wide range of subjects from animal biology through to practical animal handling, there is always something new and imteresting to learn. It means I'm never bored and I know that it is opening up a range of options for me once I finish. My ideal career at the moment would be either a zoo keeper or working in animal conservation abroad.
The Department's View...
"The diverse range of roles our students take
up in industry demonstrates our expertise at
equipping students for life across the sector.”
Your Future Career...
Upon completing your qualification you will be able to work in a variety of roles and become involved in animal conservation,welfare or nursing. You may also wish to study further by enrolling on one of our higher education programmes.
never been more important. By taking a course at Hadlow College you could take part in the growth of this industry and be responsible for caring for a variety of species.
You will benefit from highly practical training using our purpose-built animal management facilities which house a range of aquatics, reptiles, invertebrates and small ammals.
In total we have in excess of 120 species. The emphasis will be ongiving you hands-on experience with duties that encourage you to be actively involved in the animals’ welfare as well as providing background theory relating to animal biology, conservation and behaviour.
At the end of your time with us you should be equipped to work in a variety of different places, from animal rescue centres to pet shops and veterinary surgeries.
The Student's View...
After finishing my A-Levels at sixth-form I still wanted to further my education. Having looked around a range of colleges in the UK, I realised that none of them provided the course or specifications I was looking for, apart from Hadlow College. Their Mottingham campus felt welcoming from the moment I saw it on Open Day and I knew this was where I wanted to be.
The jump from music/media to work with reptiles and amphibians was a drastic change but, since they have always held an underlying interest for me, I thought it was time to pursue something I love rather than look back on a career I could've had.
By covering a wide range of subjects from animal biology through to practical animal handling, there is always something new and imteresting to learn. It means I'm never bored and I know that it is opening up a range of options for me once I finish. My ideal career at the moment would be either a zoo keeper or working in animal conservation abroad.
The Department's View...
"The diverse range of roles our students take
up in industry demonstrates our expertise at
equipping students for life across the sector.”
Your Future Career...
Upon completing your qualification you will be able to work in a variety of roles and become involved in animal conservation,welfare or nursing. You may also wish to study further by enrolling on one of our higher education programmes.
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