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Animal Trainer

OFO Code: 516402

Last checked 3 October 2026

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1. Occupation identity

OFO code
516402
Occupation
Animal Trainer
Classification
OFO 2021
Major group
SERVICE AND SALES WORKERS
Unit group
5164 · Pet Groomers and Animal Care Workers

Official description
Pet groomers and animal care workers feed, handle, train and groom animals and assist veterinarians, animal health technologists and technicians in veterinary facilities, animal shelters, breeding and boarding kennels, zoos, laboratories, retail pet shops, riding schools, dog training schools pet grooming and similar establishments.

More official OFO detail

Specialisations: Dog Handler, Horse Trainer / Breaker

  • Grooming animals by performing tasks such as washing, brushing, clipping, and trimming coats, cutting nails and cleaning ears
  • Sterilising bottles, beakers and other equipment
  • Cleaning and sterilising veterinary surgical instruments
  • Collecting and recording animal information such as weight, size, physical condition and, treatments received, medications given, and food intake
  • Bathing and feeding animals
  • Training animals to develop and maintain desired animal behaviours for competition, entertainment, obedience, security, riding and other activities
  • Cleaning, organizing, and disinfecting animal quarters such as pens, stables, cages, and yards, and animal equipment such as saddles and bridles
  • Labelling drugs, chemicals and other pharmaceutical preparations and replenishing stock
  • Leading or carrying animals to treatment room and holding them during treatment

2. Demand status

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