In the video, a person is holding a small animal, which appears to be a rodent, in their left hand. The person is using a tool in their right hand to trim the animal's nails. The tool is a small, handheld device with a rotating bit that is being used to carefully trim the nails of the animal. The animal is lying on a yellow towel, and the person is wearing a green shirt. The person's movements are gentle and precise, indicating that they are experienced in handling small animals. The video provides a close-up view of the nail-trimming process, allowing viewers to see the details of the tool and the animal's nails.