{"id":14596,"date":"2026-01-20T10:00:01","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T10:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/?p=14596"},"modified":"2026-01-20T10:00:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T10:00:18","slug":"how-to-work-for-an-animal-charity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/how-to-work-for-an-animal-charity\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Work for an Animal Charity"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":176,"featured_media":14601,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,9142],"tags":[356,9124],"class_list":["post-14596","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-charity-sector","category-charity-causes","tag-career-change","tag-entry-level"],"acf":{"job_search_bottom_form":false,"image":14601,"background":14601,"excerpt":"If you\u2019re interested in animal welfare, then you might want to work for an animal charity. Here's how to get started.","contenttypes":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"","content":"If you\u2019re interested in animal welfare, then a role with a vet or animal charity could be just the right fit for you. Here, we outline how you can get started on your journey to working for an animal charity."},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"Find the animal charities you'd like to work for","content":"<h2>Find the animal charities you'd like to work for<\/h2>\r\nThe first step you should take is to research the different charities you\u2019d like to work for, as there are various causes that different animal and vet charities fight for. Some examples are:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rspca.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RSPCA<\/a>\u2014the largest animal welfare charity in the UK, specialising in animal rescue and furthering animal welfare.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pdsa.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PDSA<\/a>\u2014the UK\u2019s leading vet charity, providing free and low-cost treatment to pets in need.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluecross.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blue Cross<\/a>\u2014a charity that provides specialist care, services and support for pets and people throughout their life together.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.streetvet.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">StreetVet<\/a>\u2014a charity that offers free accessible vet care to pets of those experiencing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/how-to-get-started-working-in-the-homelessness-sector\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">homelessness<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nThere are also charities that focus on helping specific types of animals, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dogstrust.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dogs Trust<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cats.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cats Protection<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.battersea.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Battersea Cats and Dogs Home<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Donkey Sanctuary<\/a>.\r\n\r\nOf course, there are many more animal charities than just these, so it\u2019s a good idea to research causes close to your heart and see which charities are doing that work.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6689\" src=\"https:\/\/charityjob.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Animal-shelter.jpg\" alt=\"volunteer to care for animals\" width=\"1000\" height=\"718\" \/>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"Learn about the different roles at animal charities","content":"<h2>Learn about the different roles at animal charities<\/h2>\r\nWorking for an animal charity encompasses more than just one role, which is why you should research the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/animal-welfare-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">different roles available<\/a> and their salaries to see which appeals to you the most and best matches your skill set. Some roles may involve working with animals directly, but there will also be many other positions available.\r\n\r\nSome of these areas include:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Administration<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Finance<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Fundraising<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Policy and research<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Marketing<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Communications<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Business development<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Advocacy<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Support work<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nAs well as getting an idea of the responsibilities involved for each role, you should also research the experience requirements to see if you\u2019re eligible, or what experience or qualifications you\u2019ll need to gain first."},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"Check your experience for an animal charity role","content":"<h2>Check your experience for an animal charity role<\/h2>\r\nWhen researching the animal charity roles you want to pursue, you may find that some positions, such as veterinary or finance roles, may require a university degree or other specific qualifications. However, many will just need transferable skills, depending on the charity and the seniority of the position. In some charities, you may be able to work your way up the ladder if you secure a junior or entry-level position.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5804\" src=\"https:\/\/charityjob.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/shutterstock_173710388.jpg\" alt=\"volunteer animal sanctuary worker\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"Nail down the skills you'll need to work for an animal charity","content":"<h2>Nail down the skills you'll need<\/h2>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/what-skills-do-you-need-to-work-with-animals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Working for an animal charity will require specific skills<\/a>, as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/top-skills-charities-look-for\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">soft skills<\/a> such as teamwork, problem-solving, communication, critical thinking and decision-making. You should work on any skills listed in the job description, as well as these soft skills, making notes of any examples of times when you\u2019ve demonstrated them, preferably in a work or volunteering position."},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"Get volunteering experience of working with animals to show your passion","content":"<h2>Get volunteering experience of working with animals to show your passion<\/h2>\r\nAs well as demonstrating any skills you need to work for an animal charity, you\u2019ll be putting yourself in a much more favourable position if you can show a genuine passion. One of the best ways to do this is to find some volunteer work with animals, such as in a vet\u2019s surgery, on a farm, or even a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/volunteer-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">volunteering position<\/a> with the charity you want to work for."},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"Shadow someone who works for an animal charity","content":"<h2>Shadow someone who works for an animal charity<\/h2>\r\nAnother way you can gain some valuable experience that will help you to secure an animal charity position is to shadow someone who already works in the field. Similarly to getting work experience through volunteering, shadowing will give you a good idea of what the job will be like on a day-to-day basis, while also potentially providing some connections for when you start applying for paid roles."},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"Start applying for roles","content":"<h2>Start applying for roles<\/h2>\r\nWorking for an animal charity can be an incredibly rewarding career, but it can be difficult to get that first foot in the door. Whether you already have the required work experience or not, remember that doing volunteer work with animals or shadowing someone in the profession is a great way to demonstrate your passion and enthusiasm when it comes to the interview.\r\n\r\nReady to start what will hopefully be a long and rewarding career working for animal charities? <strong>Start browsing and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">applying for roles<\/a>.<\/strong>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"article_reading_list","menu_title":"Read next","reading_list_title":"Read next","include_articles":[{"articles_link":6687},{"articles_link":13090},{"articles_link":13651}]}],"keyword":"","related_articles":[{"article":14167},{"article":12588},{"article":17577}]},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v28.6 (Yoast SEO v28.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to Work for an Animal Charity - CharityJob Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you\u2019re interested in animal welfare, then you might want to work for an animal charity. 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