Animal Care, Wildlife Rescue & Pet First Aid Training

Get valuable animal welfare skills and understand animal psychology to better look after your pet.

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Course Overview

The Animal Care, Wildlife Rescue & Pet First Aid Training course is a powerful gateway into the world of animal welfare, wildlife rescue, and pet health management. Designed to build practical care skills and deep understanding of animal behaviour, this course covers everything from nutrition and hygiene to species-specific care. Learn how to confidently provide first aid, ensure animal safety, and support animals across domestic, farm, and wild environments. Whether you’re caring for pets or assisting injured wildlife, this course empowers you to make a real difference in animals’ lives.

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Real-World Benefits

The Animal Care, Wildlife Rescue & Pet First Aid Training Bundle delivers a comprehensive foundation in animal care and welfare across multiple species. Starting with animal welfare principles, learners progress through basic animal health, nutrition, hygiene, and first aid. The course offers in-depth knowledge of caring for dogs, cats, horses, birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, fish, and reptiles, ensuring species-appropriate handling and care. A dedicated module on animal psychology helps learners understand behaviour, stress, and emotional needs, making them more effective and compassionate animal caregivers.

Description

The Animal Care, Wildlife Rescue & Pet First Aid Training course delivers a comprehensive foundation in animal care and welfare across multiple species. Starting with animal welfare principles, learners progress through basic animal health, nutrition, hygiene, and first aid. The course offers in-depth knowledge of caring for dogs, cats, horses, birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, fish, and reptiles, ensuring species-appropriate handling and care. A dedicated module on animal psychology helps learners understand behaviour, stress, and emotional needs, making them more effective and compassionate animal caregivers.

Learning Outcomes of this course:

Understand animal welfare principles for all species
Apply basic animal health, nutrition, and hygiene practices
Deliver animal first aid safely and confidently
Provide species-specific care for domestic, farm, and exotic animals
Recognise and respond to animal behaviour and psychological needs
Improve animal wellbeing through ethical and compassionate care

Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for:

Aspiring animal care professionals and animal lovers
Individuals interested in wildlife rescue and rehabilitation
Pet owners wanting to improve pet health, safety, and wellbeing
Those seeking work in animal shelters, kennels, or rescue centres
Students exploring careers in veterinary support or animal welfare

Courses You will Receive with This Animal Care Bundle

1 QLS endorsed course that will make your armoury of expertise heavier—

01. Animal Care, Wildlife Rescue & Pet First Aid Training

3 additional CPD accredited courses that will give you an edge over your competitors—

01. Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation
02. Diet and Nutrition for Animals
03. Pet First Aid and CPR

Requirements

No formal entry requirements! No prerequisites or relevant experience required!

This course is accessible to anyone with an eagerness to learn. All you require is –

What makes us different?

Expert-designed curriculum aligned with animal welfare standards
Flexible online learning suitable for all schedules
Clear focus on practical, real-world animal care skills
Learn at your own pace with lifetime access
Trusted UK-based institution with a focus on career-ready education

Career Path

Upon completing the Animal Care, Wildlife Rescue & Pet First Aid Training, you’ll have a wide range of career opportunities open to you. Here are some potential career paths:

Animal Care Assistant – £18,000–£23,000 per year
Animal Welfare Officer – £20,000–£26,000 per year
Wildlife Rescue Assistant – £19,000–£25,000 per year
Kennel or Cattery Assistant – £17,000–£22,000 per year
Veterinary Care Assistant (Entry-Level) – £20,000–£28,000 per year

Course Curriculum

Animal Care
	Module 01: Introduction to the Care and Animal Welfare of All Species	00:27:00
	Module 02: Basic Animal Health & Nutrition	00:46:00
	Module 03: Hygiene and First Aid for Animal	00:47:00
	Module 04: Getting to Know the Dogs & Puppies	00:23:00
	Module 05: Getting to Know the Kittens and Cats	00:30:00
	Module 06: Learning about Horses	00:24:00
	Module 07: Learning about Birds	00:22:00
	Module 08: Specific Information on Rabbits & Guinea-Pigs	00:20:00
	Module 09: Specific Information on Ornamental Fish	00:29:00
	Module 10: Specific Information on Reptiles	00:24:00
	Module 11: Animal Psychology	00:34:00
Assignment
	Assignment – Animal Care	1 week, 1 day