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Animal attendants ensure that animals in their care are well looked after. This can include grooming, exercising, treating minor injuries, watching for any negative changes in animal behaviour, cleaning waste and providing food and water. They care for all kinds of animals -  injured native animals in nature reserves, abandoned pets in shelters, fish at aquariums, even exotic animals at the State's many wildlife parks and main zoo. They may also undertake administrative tasks, such as maintaining animal records or working at the reception area of a pet shelter.

Veterinarians diagnose and treat sick and injured animals, including pets, farm animals, native wildlife, sporting animals and more exotic animals, such as those kept in zoos or aquariums. They examine tissue, blood, urine and other samples to assist in diagnosing the cause of disease and decide on the appropriate treatment. Treatments may include prescribing drugs, surgical procedures and nursing care. In some cases they may also have to humanely kill an animal to end pain and suffering, or to prevent the spread of disease. Veterinarians also educate animal owners and breeders on techniques to maintain or improve an animal's health and/or welfare.

Zoologists perform many varied tasks depending on their specialisation and the area they are working in. As part of research they could investigate the relationship between animals and their environment; growth, nutrition, reproduction etc., of an animal; or the prey and predators of an animal. They may develop programs to control pests, or to manage the population of wild animals. They will spend time preparing scientific reports and papers. They may also be involved in teaching.

3D animators plan, design and create visual effects using 3D modelling, character animation, textures, lighting, rigging, rendering and compositing. They work with a special digital 3D mesh that forms the shape of the character or object. They can apply fur, hair, textures or other effects to the mesh to produce a realistic result.

Pet groomers keep domestic animals in good shape by bathing or washing and drying them, trimming and brushing their fur, clipping their nails, and cleaning their teeth and ears. They may work with pure-bred animals preparing them for shows.

Meat inspectors inspect animals, animal products and meat processing facilities to ensure compliance with Western Australian government and industry standards of quality and health. They test samples of produce for quality, size and purity, as well as monitor quality procedures at farms and processing facilities.

Veterinary nurses assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal diseases, illnesses and injuries. They are responsible for the welfare of the animals who stay at the veterinary clinic or surgery, and usually feed, water, clean and exercise them. They will also administer drugs, conduct tests, check stock and order drugs and other veterinary supplies, and undertake other administrative and reception duties. They are also responsible for the cleaning and sterilising of examination tables and equipment.

Agricultural technicians provide technical support to assist agricultural scientists in studying farm animals, crops and factors affecting farm production, to improve the efficiency and sustainability of farms and related agricultural enterprises.

Abattoir workers manage animals before and during the slaughtering process. They remove hides and internal organs and split the carcasses using saws. They trim, bone and slice carcasses so they are ready for sale or further processing. They may package meat products and they may also be involved with processing hides and by-products, as well as loading meat into trucks.