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Other Animal Care Services Occupation
Tasks
- 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.
- Feeds, washes, grooms, trims and exercises animals.
Typical Education Level
Level 2 NVQ; GCSE at grades A*-C
Will retirement created job openings
In the UK, 10% in this profession are aged 55 or above.* They will likely retire in the next 10 years, creating a demand for new workers
*This is based on national data
£12,539
Average annual earnings
The current average wage for other animal care services occupation is £12,539
2,023 positions
Current Employment
The number of jobs in the career for the current year is 2,023. Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.
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Job Postings
Over the past year, jobs have been posted for other animal care services occupation roles.
How well does it pay?
Normal pay for this occupation is £12,539 per year. That is about £1,045 per month or £6.43 per hour. New workers generally start on £8,171, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as £24,171
Is it growing or declining?
This career has remained the same over the last 2 years, and is expected to remain the same over the next 4 years. Currently, 2,023 people are employed in the region.