Dog Trainer
Kaiako Kurī
Dog trainers train dogs and diagnose and treat their behaviour problems.
- Job opportunities
- Poor
Dog trainers can earn
$48K-$50K per year
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Pet Groomer
Kaiwhakapaipai Mōkai
Pet groomers clean, trim and shape the hair and nails of animals in salons, mobile grooming vans and pet shops.
- Job opportunities
- Good
Pet groomers usually earn
$23-$30 per hour
Horse Trainer
Kaiwhakapakari Hōiho
Horse trainers train horses for racing, and are responsible for their care at a stable or race track.
- Job opportunities
- Average
Pay rates for horse trainers vary depending on their ability, experience and level of success.
Veterinarian
Pūkenga Hauora Kararehe
Veterinarians treat sick and injured animals, provide general animal care, and advise about health care and disease prevention for pets and farm (production) animals.
- Job opportunities
- Good
- Training usually required
- 5 years
Veterinarians usually earn
$92K-$163K per year
Veterinarians can earn
$62K-$195K per year
Veterinary Nurse
Tapuhi Kararehe
Veterinary nurses help assess, treat and care for sick and injured animals. They also interact with clients and perform receptionist duties.
- Job opportunities
- Good
- Training usually required
- 2-3 years
Veterinary nurses usually earn
$50K-$60K per year
Animal Care Attendant
Kaitiaki Kararehe
Animal care attendants care for, and clean up after animals in places like kennels, pet shops and animal shelters.
- Job opportunities
- Average
Animal care attendants usually earn
$23 per hour
Senior animal care attendants usually earn
$25-$26 per hour
Zookeeper
Kaitiaki Rawhi Whakaaturanga
Zookeepers care for animals in zoos, wildlife parks and aquariums.
- Job opportunities
- Poor
Zookeepers usually earn
$48K-$90K per year
Curators usually earn
$95K-$117K per year