Outdoors, land and animals
Dog groomer
Bathe, dry, brush and trim dogs of every breed, check their skin and coat, and advise owners, in a salon, a vet practice or your own mobile business.
£15,000 – £23,000 starter to experienced
Sector
Outdoors, land and animals
Working with gardens, trees, landscapes and animals.
6 careers in this sector
Outdoors, land and animals
Farrier
Trim horses' hooves and make and fit horseshoes by hand at the forge. A skilled, registered trade reached through a long approved apprenticeship.
No official salary figure
Outdoors, land and animals
Gardener
Grow and care for plants in private gardens, parks, estates and green spaces, from sowing seeds to pruning, weeding and mowing.
£24,000 – £32,000 starter to experienced
Outdoors, land and animals
Landscaper
Build and look after gardens, parks and outdoor spaces: paths, walls, lawns, planting and water features, working outdoors in all weathers.
£26,000 – £38,000 starter to experienced
Outdoors, land and animals
Tree surgeon
Climb, prune and fell trees safely, assess tree health and plant new stock in streets, parks, gardens and woodland. Also called an arborist.
£25,000 – £35,000 starter to experienced
Outdoors, land and animals
Veterinary nurse
Care for sick and injured animals and support vets in surgery, X-ray and treatment. A registered profession you can train for through an apprenticeship.
£24,000 – £32,000 starter to experienced
Salaries compared
Average starter to experienced salary, National Careers Service, checked September 2026.
- Landscaper £26,000 – £38,000
- Tree surgeon £25,000 – £35,000
- Gardener £24,000 – £32,000
- Veterinary nurse £24,000 – £32,000
- Dog groomer £15,000 – £23,000
Skills this sector uses most
Worked out from the skills listed for every career on this page.