A Day in the Life of
Personal accounts from professionals working directly with animals in various settings. Each article follows someone through their typical workday, showing the realities of their job.
A Day in the Life of a Farrier
See what a farrier's day actually looks like, from early morning forge prep to shoeing horses across multiple yards.
A Day in the Life of a Fisheries Worker
See what a typical day looks like for a fisheries officer patrolling English and Welsh waters to monitor fishing vessels and enforce regulations.
A Day in the Life of a Fly-fishing Instructor
See what a day looks like for a fly-fishing instructor managing lessons, wildlife duties, and boat maintenance at a working nature reserve.
A Day in the Life of a Gundog Trainer
Watch how a gundog trainer transforms unruly pets and builds confidence in their owners through patient, consistent work.
A Day in the Life of a Police Dog Handler
Police dog handlers work with carefully selected and trained dogs to protect communities, handling everything from obedience to tracking and detection work.
A Day in the Life of a Saddler
Bob has spent thirty years mastering the ancient craft of saddle-making, blending traditional techniques with modern horse care needs.
A Day in the Life of a Small Animal Vet and Veterinary Nurse
See what a typical day looks like for small animal vets and nurses, from surgery prep to caring for overnight patients.
A Day in the Life of a Small Animal Zookeeper
Sue Woodgate shares what a day really looks like working as a zookeeper and what it takes to break into the job.
A Day in the Life of an Animal Rescue Centre Worker
See what a typical day looks like for Oliver, a volunteer caring for rescued cats, dogs, ponies and goats at an animal rescue centre.
A Day in the Life of an Equine Dentist
Follow an equine dentist through his day treating horses across multiple yards, from routine check-ups to unusual wolf teeth extractions.
A Day in the Life of an Equine Veterinary Nurse
See what an equine veterinary nurse actually does on the job, from handling injured horses to managing unpredictable shifts.
A Rat-catcher's Diary: Role of the Rodent Inspector
How rodent inspectors tackle rat infestations and the serious damage these pests cause to farms and homes.
Working for a Dog Grooming Business
A dog groomer explains what a typical day looks like, from scheduling appointments to preparing equipment and managing the salon environment.
Working on a Stud Farm: A Day in the Life of a Stud Groom
See what it takes to work as a stud groom on a horse breeding farm, from managing mares and stallions to the daily realities behind the scenes.