Animal & Conservation Courses

For lovers of creatures large and small, the animal care industry is rapidly expanding, offering the perfect opportunity to blend your passion with your profession.

Petroc provides the best provision for animal care vocational courses in North Devon, and our Animal and Conservation programmes give you the opportunity to study with like-minded people, who care as much about animal welfare as you do. Packed with practical experience and supporting theoretical knowledge, you will learn how to care for a range of animals, giving you the insight you need to help you choose your future career path. You'll also have the opportunity to learn about sustainability and how your course could lead to a career in wildlife conservation, ecology or environmental advocacy.

Our brand new Animal Care Centre includes a small mammal room, a rabbit and guinea pig room, two exotics rooms (arid and jungle!) and a vet room. We also have various outdoor enclosures including an aviary, and stable block and paddock for our adorable pygmy goats!