What is a Small Animal Hydrotherapist? Small Animal Hydrotherapists use hydrotherapy techniques (often in a specialised pool) to help animals to recover from injury or as part of pain management. Some animals require Hydrotherapy treatment for pain management after an operation and some need it to stay healthy or for weight control – particularly if…
What is Dog Grooming? The main job of a Dog Groomer is to maintain the condition of dogs’ coats through bathing, clipping and trimming. Grooming can also include cleaning dogs’ ears, trimming nails, brushing, blow-drying, and styling coats. All dog breeds will require some form of grooming – the basics of which can often be…
What is a Canine Behaviourist? Canine Behaviourists can also be known as Dog Behaviourists. Their main role is to diagnose and treat behavioural problems in dogs. Canine Behaviourists use their skills to help resolve emotional problems (such as anxiety, phobias, and fear) in dogs. The work involves meeting with owners and their dogs to: Discuss…
In the UK, there is little or no government funding available for animal charities and they are entirely reliant on donations from the public. Media staff are employed by organisations to ensure public awareness of the charity’s cause. Fundraisers ensure that sufficient funds are raised in order to enable the organisation to carry out vital…
This role involves being responsible for the safe transport of sick, injured, recovering or stray animals. It is highly likely that you will have to deal with emergency situations such as road traffic accidents, and it is essential that you are able to respond quickly and calmly, and that you cope well in stressful situations. This…
Many organisations employ Re-homing/Adoption officers to interview and match adopters with animals; once this matching process is complete, a Home Visitor visits the new adopters in their home to ensure that the home environment is appropriate for the animal they wish to adopt. This role involves carrying out visits to the homes of potential owners,…
Campaign Officers are employed by campaigning animal charities who work to raise awareness about current animal welfare issues or problems – with the ultimate aim of solving them. This is an excellent career choice for those who are passionate about animal welfare and wish to make a real difference to help alleviate animal suffering. Our Animal…
Working as a Receptionist can allow you to play an important role as part of the team at any animal charity or hospital. Receptionists are responsible for the first impression received by a client (by phone or visit), and they are the interface between visitors, staff, adopters, veterinary practices, other organisations and volunteers. The animal…
Many animal charities take in or rescue animals and re-home them to caring new owners. These organisations operate sanctuaries, shelters or homes where the animals are rehabilitated and cared for until a new owner can be found. Most of these charities employ re-homing/adoption officers who are responsible for ensuring that the animals are re-homed to…
Inspectors are the public face of the organisations they work for and are required to undertake practical investigation work on behalf of the organisation They are required to investigate an initial claim of animal neglect or reported animal cruelty and, if the problem is due to neglect, they work to provide practical animal care advice….