Careers in Agriculture and animal welfare

Agriculture and animal welfare

Jobs involve caring for livestock and other animals, carrying out fishing and aquaculture operations, planting and harvesting crops, and running farms.

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Farmer

As a farmer, you’ll be an agricultural expert and businessperson, dedicated to growing, harvesting and selling plant or animal-based products. Read on to learn more about careers in this field, find out what your day-to-day job will involve and what you should study and do to get a role.

£66,040 average salary

Manager or proprietor in agriculture and horticulture

As a worker in this field, sometimes described as a farmer or farm manager, you’ll be an organised and proactive decision maker who drives the smooth working of a farm or estate. Read on to learn more about careers in this field, find out what your day-to-day job will involve, and what you should study and do to get a role.

£34,320 average salary

Manager or proprietor in forestry, fishing and animal husbandry

As a manager or proprietor in the forestry or fishing industry (or similar), you’ll organise and manage what goes on at various wildlife, environmental and outdoor establishments. Keep reading to see what a career in this field is like and what you might need to study to qualify.

£35,880 average salary

Veterinarian

Work as a veterinarian and you'll be responsible for the health and wellbeing of animals. You could be diagnosing and treating ill and injured animals in environments from pet hospitals to zoos. Learn more about a career in veterinary medicine, find out what it involves and what you’ll need to study and do to get a role as a vet.

£34,320 average salary

Veterinary nurse

As a veterinary nurse you’ll use your passion for care and specialist training to work closely with veterinary surgeons, supporting the health and wellbeing of a variety of animals. Learn more about working as a veterinary nurse, find out what’s involved and what you’ll need to study and do to get into the field.

£18,200 average salary