SVQ Animal Care

This work-based qualification is ideal for those employed or about to employed in the animal care industry in places such as boarding kennels, catteries, dog grooming parlours, animal welfare centres.

It is ideal for those new to the industry, and will cover a range of topics, including providing feed and water to animals, exercise opportunities for animals, preparing and bathing dogs, establishing and maintaining animals within their accommodation, controlling and restraining animals and promoting and maintaining the health and well-being of animals.

Find out more from SRUC.