Animal care

Agricultural contractor

Agricultural contractors provide services to farmers, like crop planting and spraying, harvesting and animal management.

Agricultural inspector

Agricultural inspectors make sure animal welfare and environmental standards are followed in farms and dairies.

Animal care worker

Animal care workers look after animals in kennels, rescue centres, pet shops and sanctuaries.

Animal technician

Animal technicians look after animals in medical and scientific research laboratories.

Assistance dog trainer

Assistance dog trainers and instructors train dogs that help people to maintain their independence, like guide dogs.

Beekeeper

Beekeepers manage colonies of honeybees kept in hives to produce honey, beeswax and royal jelly.

Biologist

Biologists study living things, including people, animals and plants, along with the environments they live in.

Countryside ranger

Countryside rangers help protect the environment and support wildlife by looking after natural areas like forests, coastlines, wetlands, and parks.

Dog groomer

Dog groomers keep dogs' hair in good condition and give their owners advice on fur care, grooming and diet.

Dog handler

Dog handlers work with specially trained dogs to help detect and prevent crime, find lost or missing people and protect property.

Ecologist

Ecologists study the relationship between plants, animals and the environment.

Farm worker

Farm workers raise livestock and use machinery to plant and harvest crops.

Farmer

Farmers and farm managers grow crops and raise farm animals for food production.

Farrier

Farriers make and fit horseshoes and care for horses' hooves.

Fish farmer

Fish farmers breed and look after fish and shellfish in small teams.

Gamekeeper

Gamekeepers manage habitats and wildlife in upland and lowland areas used for shooting and fishing.

Horse groom

Horse grooms are responsible for the care, exercise and welfare of horses and ponies, and maintain the animals' stables and riding equipment.

Horse riding instructor

Horse riding instructors teach children and adults of all abilities, how to ride.

Jockey

Jockeys are licensed to ride racehorses in races for horse trainers and owners.

Kennel worker

Kennel workers care for dogs and cats in kennels and catteries.

Pet behaviour consultant

Pet behaviour consultants help pet owners deal with animal behaviour problems.

RSPCA inspector

RSPCA inspectors investigate complaints about animal cruelty, rescue animals and give advice to animal owners.

Racehorse trainer

Racehorse trainers run stables, manage staff, look after horses' training and welfare, and prepare them for races.

Vet

Vets diagnose and treat sick or injured animals.