Animal care

• Agricultural contractor

  Agricultural contractors provide specialised, seasonal or temporary services to farmers.

• Agricultural inspector

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

• Animal care worker

  Animal care assistant

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

• Animal technician

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

• Assistance dog trainer

  Dog training and behaviour adviser

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

• Beekeeper

  Apiarist, apiculturist

  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 look after green spaces, woodlands and animal habitats that are open to the public.

• Dog groomer

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

• Dog handler

  Police dog handler, detection dog handler, security 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 labourer, tractor driver

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

• Farmer

  Farm manager

  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

  Aquaculturist

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

• Fishing boat deckhand

  Fishing vessel deckhand, fishing trawler deckhand

  Deckhands maintain fishing gear and nets, process catches and keep work areas clean on fishing vessels.

• Gamekeeper

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

• 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.

• Horse riding instructor

  Horse riding coach

  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 or catteries.

• Pet behaviour consultant

  Pet behaviour counsellor

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

• Pet shop assistant

  Pet shop assistants serve customers and look after animals in pet shops.

• Racehorse trainer

  Horse racing trainer, equine trainer

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

• RSPCA inspector

  Animal welfare inspector, animal welfare officer

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

• Vet

  Veterinary surgeon, veterinarian

  Vets diagnose and treat sick or injured animals.

• Veterinary nurse

  Veterinary nurses support vets in the treatment and care of sick and injured animals.

• Veterinary physiotherapist

  Animal physiotherapist

  Veterinary physiotherapists work with injured animals, or animals with movement problems, to help reduce pain and improve their health.

• Zookeeper

  Keeper, animal keeper

  Zookeepers look after animals in zoos, safari parks and aquariums.

• Zoologist

  Field biologist, wildlife biologist, conservation biologist

  Zoologists study animals and their behaviour.