Examples of Animal Care skills include: Communication, Affection, Management & Initiative skills.
ANIMAL CARE
EVERYTHING HAS A DESIRE TO LIVE
If the care and preservation of animals is your 'thing', you will find a vast variety of rewarding careers in the UK and even World-wide, to work for. From the local Veterinary practice to Zoos, underwater Biology to the outback's of Africa...the 'World is your Oyster' when it comes to Animal based careers.
Example of related job profiles
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Agricultural contractor Agricultural contractors provide specialised, seasonal or temporary services to farmers.
Animal care worker Animal care workers look after animals in places like kennels, rescue centres and sanctuaries.
Beekeeper Beekeepers manage colonies of honeybees kept in hives to produce honey, beeswax and royal jelly.
Biologist Biologists study living things, like animals and plants.
Countryside ranger Countryside rangers look after green spaces, woodlands and animal habitats that allow entry to the public.
Dog groomer Dog groomers keep dogs' coats in good condition, and give their owners advice on coat care, grooming and diet.
Ecologist Ecologists study the relationship between plants, animals and the environment.
Farmer Farmers and farm managers grow crops and raise livestock for food production.
Farrier Farriers prepare and treat horses' hooves, and make and fit horseshoes.
Gamekeeper Gamekeepers manage countryside areas used for shooting and fishing.
Horse riding instructor Horse riding instructors teach people of different ages, riding ability and experience how to ride.
Jockey Jockeys ride racehorses at race meetings for horse trainers and owners.
Kennel worker Kennel workers care for dogs and cats in kennels or catteries.
Ornithologist Ornithologists study the behaviour, ecology, classification and conservation of birds and their habitats.
RSPCA inspector RSPCA inspectors investigate complaints about animal cruelty, and rescue animals and provide medical treatment.
Vet Vets diagnose and treat sick or injured animals.
Veterinary nurse Veterinary nurses support vets by caring for sick and injured animals.
Veterinary physiotherapist Veterinary physiotherapists work with injured animals, or animals with movement problems, to help reduce pain and improve their health.
Zookeeper Zookeepers look after animals in zoos, safari parks and aquariums.
Zoologist Zoologists study animals and their behaviour.
Animal based Courses
There are a series of courses linked to an appetite for Animals including:
