You can get into this job through:
Entry requirements:
Entry requirements:
Entry requirements:
You can get experience by volunteering with an animal welfare charity, animal refuge or at one of the RSPCA 's own animal care centres.
Do-it also has more information on local opportunities for work with animals.
You could do a course in animal care while you're volunteering, which may help when you come to apply for a training place with the RSPCA.
You can apply directly for trainee inspector vacancies. You should be willing to move to another part of the country to do your training, if necessary.
To be taken on as a trainee you'll need:
If your initial application is successful, you'll be invited to a selection day where you'll complete a series of assessments and an interview.
Digital skills : to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently
Skills:RSPCA inspectors investigate complaints about animal cruelty, rescue animals and give advice to animal owners.
Working day-to-day, you could:
Location : You could work in the community, at a client's home, on a farm, at an abattoir or in a court.
Environment : Your working environment may be outdoors in all weathers, physically and emotionally demanding, dirty and you'll travel often.
Uniform : You may need to wear a uniform.
With experience, you could progress to chief inspector then regional superintendent.
You could also move into management or training roles at RSPCA headquarters.
You may be able to apply to do an Animal Care and Welfare Manager Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship, if you want to work in an RSPCA animal and wildlife centre.