Veterinary and Animal Care
Prospects Profile: Animal Nutritionist
Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.
Prospects Profile: Animal Physiotherapist
Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.
Prospects Profile: Veterinary Nurse
Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.
Prospects Profile: Veterinary Surgeon
Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.
Prospects Profile: Zookeeper
Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.
Prospects Profile: Zoologist
Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.
Animal Technologist
Resources on Animal Technology, including detailed information on being an Animal Technologist.
Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
RCVS is the professional body for veterinary surgeons in the UK. Careers information about veterinary and animal careers.
British Veterinary Association
National representative organisation for the British veterinary profession. Their website contains information on career paths, funding for further study and current job vacancies.
British Small Animal Veterinary Association
Professional body promoting excellence in small animal practice.
Vet Times Jobs
Search for a wide variety of veterinary jobs in charities, surgeries, universities and more. There are also useful careers advice articles.
VetJobHunt
Search for locum and long-term positions in the UK.
The Vet Service
Search for jobs in Vet services across the world. You can also access news articles and webinars to broaden your understanding of careers in Veterinary Medicine. Free to register.
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
Government department with responsibility for securing a healthy environment for UK citizens.
PDSA
Visit the Careers section of this website to explore a wide range of Veterinary careers.
International Fund for Animal Welfare
Organisation set up to improve animal welfare and prevent cruelty and abuse.
RSPCA
The careers section of the RSPCA website has information on how to become an RSPCA officer and what the work involves.
Universities Federation for Animal Welfare
Information on obtaining funding for Animal Welfare research.
Lantra
Lantra awards qualifications in the environmental and land-based sector. The "career hub" has information on a wide range of careers.
Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors
Information about pet behaviour counsellors, who, on referral from veterinary surgeons, treat behaviour problems in dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, horses and other pets.
Farm Animal Welfare Committee
Independent advisory body to the UK government.
British Horseracing Authority
Information on British racecourses, racehorse ownership, breeding, and careers in racing.
British Horse Society
Careers information and training courses for working with horses, riders and in equine tourism.
British Equine Veterinary Association
Membership organisation for vets dealing with horses. Offers CPD opportunities and information.
British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Detailed listings of zoos and aquariums in the UK and Ireland
Association of British Wild Animal Keepers
Careers information about zoo keeping.
Stapley Trust - Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science
Awards grants for first degrees in medicine, dentistry and veterinary science and for PhDs in any subject.
Cats Protection
Cats Protection is the largest feline welfare charity in the UK. Use the branch finder tool on their website to locate your nearest branch and discover what volunteering opportunities are available.
Royal Society of Biology jobs listing
Search for the latest Biology-related opportunities.
European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA)
Membership organisation for zoos and aquaria in Europe and the Middle East.
Wellcome Trust
The Wellcome Trust is an independent charity funding research to improve human and animal health. It is the UK's largest non-governmental source of funds for biomedical research. Information on funding.
Royal Society of Biology - Careers resources
An overview of careers in biology, with sections for sport and exercise careers, food-related careers, medicine-related careers and animal-related careers.