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Make Animal Care your Business
Holly and Hugo

CPD UK & ICOES Accreditation | 30 CPD Points | Buy this course and avail of a FREE one-month membership to 200+ courses

Summary

Price
£15 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
100 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
60 days
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
100 CPD hours / points
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Certificates
  • Proof of Completion - Free
Assessment details
  • Module Exams (included in price)
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Overview

Take the first steps to be your own boss and working with animals every day after mastering animal care and best business practice.

This is our very best course on animal care. You’ll find all the information you need to turn your passion for pets into a profitable business in this 48-module course.

Every wondered how to become a dog trainer? Groomer? Marine biologist? Wildlife forensic scientist? This course will help you expand your horizons exploring many different jobs.

You can learn at your own pace from anywhere on any device so you have plenty of time to thoroughly research your market and get the experience you need

Get the edge over the competition by thoroughly understanding how to run a business before you start.

Find your niche in the exciting world of pet businesses - there are dozens of different types of jobs so find the one with your name on it!

Gain knowledge of starting a pet business so you can take the first step to being your own boss after studying our accredited course

Learn techniques to successfully research and apply for a satisfying career with animals which is perfect for you.

Learn all about animal behavior and handling animals so your clients will be confident their pets are in capable hands.

Certificates

Assessment details

Module Exams

Included in course price

CPD

100 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

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Description

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • With 100s of jobs in the animal kingdom, you may find your ideal career is in a field you’ve never heard of. Until now!

  • Learn more about animals, their needs, how to care for them in sickness and in health plus a useful insight into what their body language tells you

  • Get a new perspective on animal-related careers, expectations and knowledge of animals from an accredited course compiled by professionals

HOW IT WILL HELP YOU

  • Show your certificate or ICOES certificate to prove to potential employers or clients that you have the drive to succeed

  • Expand your horizons by having a greater understanding of animals to make you more confident when applying for jobs or promotion

  • This course if packed full of information about animals and careers. If you have a burning desire to work in this field, all this practical information will drive you forward so you can live the dream.

Make Animal Care you Business Course Syllabus:

Module 1: Career Exploration & Research
  • Job search strategies and where to find opportunities
Module 2: Building Practical ExperienceModule 3: CVs, Portfolios & Job ApplicationsModule 4: Applying to Veterinary SchoolModule 5: Careers in Animal Health
  • Animal-assisted therapist
  • Animal behaviorist
  • Animal chiropractor
  • Animal geneticist
  • Animal health inspector
  • Artificial insemination technician
  • Animal nutritionist
  • Veterinary physiotherapist
  • Practice manager
  • Veterinary receptionist
  • Veterinary technician (US) / veterinary nurse (UK)
  • Veterinary technician specializations
  • Veterinary support assistant (VSA)
Module 6: Pet Industry Careers
  • Animal control officer
  • Animal cruelty investigator (ASPCA/RSPCA roles)
  • Animal photographer
  • Detection dog handler
  • Dog breeder
  • Dog trainer
  • Dog daycare owner
  • Dog walker
  • Pharmaceutical sales representative
  • Dog groomer
  • Kennel attendant/manager
  • Pet adoption counselor
  • Pet food sales representative
  • Pet sitter
  • Pet writer/content creator
  • Police K9 handler
  • Service dog trainer
Module 7: Animal Science & Wildlife Careers
  • Animal behavior specialist
  • Aquaculture specialist
  • Dairy farm worker
  • Ecologist
  • Equine dental technician
  • Exercise rider
  • Farrier
  • Foaling attendant
  • Fish and game warden
  • Animal groomer
  • Herpetologist
  • Horse identifier
  • Equine pedigree analyst
  • Jockey
  • Marine biologist
  • Marine mammal trainer
  • Mounted police officer
  • Primatologist
  • Racing officials (steward, starter, outrider, licensing clerk)
  • Ranch manager
  • Reptile breeder
  • Wildlife biologist / zoologist
  • Wildlife rehabilitator
  • Zoo keeper / habitat designer / zoo educator
Module 8: Normal Dog BehaviourModule 9: Understanding Canine Communication
  • Body language and signals
Module 10: The Dog’s Perspective
  • Fear
  • Anxiety
  • Aggression
  • Scent marking
  • Elimination behavior
  • Feeding-related issues
Module 11: Normal Cat BehaviourModule 12: Abnormal Cat BehaviourModule 13: Feline Communication & Heightened Senses
  • Interpreting body language
  • Smell and scent communication
  • Hearing ability
  • Cat vocalizations
  • Understanding feline communication signals
Module 14: Cat Care & Health
  • Understanding aggression and behavior management
Module 15: Rabbits & Guinea Pigs CareModule 16: Hamsters, Gerbils, Mice & Exotic Rats CareModule 17: Bird CareModule 18: Fish CareModule 19: Reptile CareModule 20: Puppy TrainingModule 21: Adult Dog TrainingModule 22: Cat TrainingModule 23: Bird TrainingModule 24: Dog Walking & Pet Sitting BasicsModule 25: Professional Dog Walking PracticeModule 26: Health, Disease & HygieneModule 27: Professional Client Relations
  • Setting fees and defining services
Module 28: Safe Handling & Transport
  • Required equipment and restraint methods
Module 29: Core Information on Dogs & CatsModule 30: First AidModule 31: Starting a Pet Sitting BusinessModule 32: Domestication – The History of PetsModule 33: Natural Dog BehaviourModule 34: Canine CommunicationModule 35: Managing Fear, Anxiety & AggressionModule 36: Understanding Dog Behaviour in DepthModule 37: Resolving Behavioural Challenges
  • Addressing house soiling issues humanely
Module 38: Normal Cat BehaviourModule 39: Feline Instincts & LifestyleModule 40: Behavioural Challenges in CatsModule 41: Environmental Stress in CatsModule 42: Rabbit Behaviour & Care
  • Managing territorial marking
Module 43: Preparing to Start a BusinessModule 44: Introduction to MarketingModule 45: Setting Up Your BusinessModule 46: Running Your BusinessModule 47: Business PlanningModule 48: Launching Your Business

About Holly and Hugo:

All our courses are accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (ICOES). Courses are written strictly by veterinarians and experts in the field.

Our courses are available 24/7 from a PC, laptop/tablet or mobile device. You are supported by our friendly customer service team via email, phone, and our 24/7 Help Center.

Who is this course for?

  • Everyone who wants to be more knowledgeable about all types of animals so you can help them the right way

  • You, if you dream of turning a hobby or 'good turn' looking after friends' pet or walking them into a professional business

  • Anyone who knows they want to work with animals but are unsure of which career is for them, how to get work experience, what qualifications are needed and what salaries they can earn

Requirements

Holly and Hugo courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.

Career path

All courses are accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (ICOES). After passing any exams and completing a course successfully, students can opt to purchase an ICOES certificate from the third-party institution.

Holly and Hugo is also CPD certified, meaning the courses meet or exceed Continuing Professional Development standards and benchmarks.

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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