Animal Care Services Occupations
Wages
New workers start around £7,964. Normal pay is £19,977 per year.
Highly experienced workers can earn up to £33,495.
Available jobs
In the past year there were 77,192 vacancies for this type of job
Projected job growth over the next 8 years
Related courses
People work towards these careers by taking these courses at college and uni.
What they do most days?
Work alongside veterinary surgeons and nurses to provide vital nursing care to ensure the wellbeing of animal patients.
Patrols public areas to search for and capture stray or nuisance dogs, and transports captured animals to kennels.
Meets prospective owners and advises on animal selection and animal care.
Checks animals for illness, treats minor ailments or calls for vet if further treatment is required.
Houses, feeds, exercises, trains, grooms horses, dogs and other animals in preparation for entry to shows, races and other events.
Cleans animals’ quarters and renews bedding as necessary.
Feeds, washes, grooms, trims and exercises animals.
Hard Skills
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Soft Skills
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