Views on apprenticeships needed from those working with animals

Lantra and VETNET are urging anyone working with animals in the south-west to assist with their research into the industry’s views on apprenticeships.

Lantra, the sector skills council supporting people working in animal-related injuries, and VETNET, a national network of veterinary education establishments, launched a programme on 1 February to investigate what support there is for apprenticeships and their relationship with higher education.

They are appealing to the south-west’s animal workers, including those employed in welfare centres, veterinary nursing, farriery and equestrian centres.

Lisa Jarvis, Lantra’s manager for animal industries, said: “There has been little research into apprenticeships in the animal-related industries. Although only focused in the south-west, this research is the first step to find out why people choose, or don’t choose to support apprenticeships.”

“It’s really important that you let us know what you think.”

For more information visit: www.lantra.co.uk/animal-apprenticeship-research or tel: 07867 908205

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