Animal care
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Agricultural contractor
Agricultural contractors provide specialised, seasonal or temporary services to farmers.
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Agricultural inspector
Agricultural inspectors make sure animal welfare and environmental standards are followed in farms and dairies.
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Animal care worker
Animal care assistant
Animal care workers look after animals in kennels, rescue centres and sanctuaries.
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Animal technician
Animal technologist
Animal technicians look after animals in research laboratories.
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Assistance dog trainer
Dog training and behaviour adviser
Assistance dog trainers and instructors train dogs that help people to maintain their independence.
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Beekeeper
Apiarist, apiculturist
Beekeepers manage colonies of honeybees kept in hives to produce honey, beeswax and royal jelly.
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Biologist
Biologists study living things, like animals and plants.
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Countryside ranger
Countryside rangers look after green spaces, woodlands and animal habitats that allow entry to the public.
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Dog groomer
Dog groomers keep dogs' coats in good condition, and give their owners advice on coat care, grooming and diet.
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Dog handler
Police dog handler
Dog handlers work with specially trained dogs to help detect and prevent crime, find lost or missing people and protect property.
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Ecologist
Ecologists study the relationship between plants, animals and the environment.
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Farm worker
Farm labourer
Farm workers raise livestock and plant and harvest crops, using agricultural machinery.
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Farmer
Farm manager
Farmers and farm managers grow crops and raise livestock for food production.
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Farrier
Farriers make and fit horseshoes, and care for horses' hooves.
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Fish farmer
Aquaculturist
Fish farmers work in small teams to breed and rear fish and shellfish, and harvest them for market.
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Fishing boat deckhand
Fishing vessel deckhand
Deckhands clear the decks, prepare and maintain equipment and handle the catch on offshore fishing vessels.
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Gamekeeper
Gamekeepers manage countryside areas used for shooting and fishing.
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Horse groom
Stable hand, racing groom, equine groom
Horse grooms are responsible for the care and welfare of horses, and maintain stables and riding equipment.
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Horse riding instructor
Horse riding coach
Horse riding instructors teach people of different ages, riding ability and experience how to ride.
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Kennel worker
Kennel workers care for dogs and cats in kennels or catteries.
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Ornithologist
Ecologist, Conservationist
Ornithologists study the behaviour, ecology, classification and conservation of birds and their habitats.
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Pet shop assistant
Pet shop assistants serve customers and look after animals in pet shops.
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RSPCA inspector
Animal welfare inspector
RSPCA inspectors investigate complaints about animal cruelty, rescue animals and give advice to animal owners.
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Racehorse trainer
Horse racing trainer, equine trainer
Racehorse trainers run racing stables, manage staff, look after horses' training and welfare, and prepare them for races.
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Riding holiday leader
Pony trekking guide
Riding holiday leaders take individuals and groups out on treks.
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Vet
Veterinary surgeon, veterinarian
Vets diagnose and treat sick or injured animals.
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Veterinary nurse
Veterinary nurses support vets by caring for sick and injured animals.
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Veterinary physiotherapist
Animal physiotherapist
Veterinary physiotherapists work with injured animals, or animals with movement problems, to help reduce pain and improve their health.
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Zookeeper
Keeper, animal keeper
Zookeepers look after animals in zoos, safari parks and aquariums.
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Zoologist
Zoologists study animals and their behaviour.