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Groom and animal keeper

Maintain high grooming standards and implement care routines to support the health and wellbeing of stabled animals.

16 000 – 28 000 EUR (€)
Average salary / year
Secondary education
Education level
00
Automation level
Low
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
6-12 months
Market tension
Medium
Intl. mobility
Rare
Automation level
Low
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
6-12 months
Market tension
Medium
Intl. mobility
Rare

Compensation

GROSS ANNUAL SALARY

Junior
0–2 years of experience
16 000 – 19 000 EUR/ year
Mid-level
3–5 years of experience
19 000 – 23 000 EUR/ year
Senior
5+ years of experience
23 000 – 28 000 EUR/ year

Indicative amounts: they vary by region, employer, skills and experience.

Entering the profession — Belgium

L'accès à ce métier se fait souvent par apprentissage ou formation en centre spécialisé, complété par une expérience sur le terrain.

Training — Belgium

Le métier de palefrenier soigneur s'acquiert généralement par une formation professionnelle de niveau secondaire, incluant des stages pratiques en milieu équestre ou agricole.

The job market — Belgium

Le marché de l'emploi est stable avec une demande régulière dans les centres équestres, fermes et établissements animaliers, surtout en zones rurales.

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