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Animal care attendants care for, and clean up after animals in places like kennels, pet shops and animal shelters.

Veterinary nurses help assess, treat and care for sick and injured animals. They also interact with clients and perform receptionist duties.

Zookeepers care for animals in zoos, wildlife parks and aquariums.

Dog trainers train dogs and diagnose and treat their behaviour problems.

Horse trainers train horses for racing, and are responsible for their care at a stable or race track.

Veterinarians treat sick and injured animals, provide general animal care, and advise about health care and disease prevention for pets and farm (production) animals.

Pet groomers clean, trim and shape the hair and nails of animals in salons, mobile grooming vans and pet shops.