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Careers in Business and Animal Care
A list of the careers categorized as those where people start their own businesses while caring for the animals of others. Most of these careers will involve working with domesticates animals (pets and farm animals).
List of Careers to choose from
Click on the name of the career for a short description of the career. When you want to learn more, click on the CAREER PAGE link to access the full Profile.
Minimum Entry Level: High School Certificate
Animal Species: Cats, Dogs, Critters
An Animal Groomer provides grooming and styling services for a number of different animals, mostly pets. They generally bathe pets, cut and style their hair, trim nails, and brush their teeth, among other grooming services.
Groomers may also be called:
- Pet Stylists
- Doggy Parlor Staff
- Dog Bather
- Pet Spa Assistant
- Horse Groomer
They may specialize in one specific kind of animal:
- Pet groomer (different kinds)
- Dog groomer (only dogs)
- Cat groomer (only cats)
- Horse groomer
Minimum Entry Level: High School Certificate
Animal Species: Dogs
A dog walker is a person walking with a dog or a group of dogs, usually from the dog’s home and then returning the dog back to its home.
A dog walker can either be an individual or be part of a business.
Minimum Entry Level: High School Certificate
Animal Species: Cats, Dogs, Critters, Mammals, Birds, Fish, Reptiles
Pet Sitters care for pets while owners are traveling or are unavailable. In most cases the pet sitter will take care of the animals by feeding them, grooming them and sometimes stay with them so that they have company.
