This category relates to professions which require some form of contact with animals or plants. Individuals working in farming and animal care often work outdoors with plants, animals, machinery and technology and work long and irregular hours. Professions include: farm labour, veterinarian, pet groomer, florist, gardener, horse trainer and pest control officers. Formal tertiary qualifications are generally looked favourably upon, but for some roles it is sufficient to have extensive knowledge of certain breeds or animal species.