With so many international days now crowding the calendar, it’s easy to lose sight of what they’re actually for. International Cat Day, which took place last week, is a good example. Founded in 2002 by the…

Climate change is reshaping the animal sector. The Met office has confirmed July 2026 as the driest July on record for both England and Wales. The Environment Agency has declared drought across half of England, and…

By Lucy Cox, Founder of edYOUcate  Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of speaking to hundreds of people beginning careers with animals, ranging from school leavers and career changers to experienced professionals looking to develop new skills. One thing I’ve noticed is that the same…

A 2025 UK study of nearly 650 veterinary practice staff found that over three-quarters had been injured at work during their careers. Around 60% of nurses and 58% of vets reported being injured in the past…

“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” — Anatole France A gorilla in captivity can live into its 40s and, in rare cases, well past 60. For the people who…

Dogs Trust and the RSPCA have jointly published the Dog Ownership Guide, or ‘DOG’ for short. It aims to provide both new and experienced owners with a clearer, more consistent understanding of what being a responsible…

Whether you’re just leaving school and heading into the animal sector, or you’ve been working in it for years and wondering what the next generation of candidates knows when they walk through your door, it’s worth…

Wildlife and conservation is one of the most competitive career sectors in the UK. It attracts large numbers of passionate, well-qualified applicants for a relatively small number of roles. The gap between wanting to work in…

If you’ve noticed that your local vet practice seems to have changed hands recently, you’re not imagining it. The UK veterinary sector has undergone rapid consolidation over the last decade, and the pace shows little sign…

Ask most people what skills a dog trainer needs and they will talk about understanding dogs. Reading body language, knowing how reinforcement works, recognising stress signals, understanding drives and thresholds. All of that matters enormously. Here…