Will “Animal Care Service Worker” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔

Job Description

Feed, water, groom, bathe, exercise, or otherwise care for pets and other nonfarm animals, such as dogs, cats, ornamental fish or birds, zoo animals, and mice. Work in settings such as kennels, animal shelters, zoos, circuses, and aquariums. May keep records of feedings, treatments, and animals received or discharged. May clean, disinfect, and repair cages, pens, or fish tanks.

Job Details

• The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 39-2021.00
• The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 24,420.00
• The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 11.00
• Currently, there are 187,360 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Nonfarm Animal Caretakers”.

Also Known As…

• Nonfarm Animal Caretakers
• Pet Stylist
• Pet Groomer
• Kennel Technician
• Kennel Manager
• Kennel Attendant
• Groomer
• Dog Groomer
• Aquarist
• Animal Care Technician
• Animal Care Giver (ACG)
• Zookeeper
• Zoo Keeper
• Zoo Caretaker
• Wildlife Rehabilitator
• Wild Animal Caretaker
• Walker
• Veterinary Technician
• Stock Feeder
• Stable Helper
• Stable Hand
• Stable Cleaner
• Stable Attendant
• Ringman
• Reptile Keeper
• Poundmaster
• Pound Keeper
• Pound Attendant
• Plater
• Pet Sitter
• Pet Resort Concierge
• Pet Feeder
• Pet Caretaker
• Pet Care Worker
• Pet Care Associate
• Pet Care Assistant
• Pet Adoption Counselor
• Parakeet Raiser
• Nonfarm Animal Caretaker
• Natural Science Curator
• Monkey Keeper
• Mobile Pet Groomer
• Mice Raiser
• Lead Pony Rider
• Kennel Worker
• Kennel Supervisor
• Kennel Operator
• Kennel Keeper
• Kennel Helper
• Kennel Assistant
• Kennel Aide
• Keeper
• Hot Walker
• Hostler
• Horseshoer
• Horse Shoer
• Horse Rider
• Horse Groomer
• Horse Exerciser
• Herpetologist
• Grooming Assistant
• Farrier
• Doggy Daycare Activities Director
• Dog Walker
• Dog Sitter
• Dog Raiser
• Dog Pound Attendant
• Dog or Animal Sitter
• Dog Hair Clipper
• Dog Boarder
• Dog Beautician
• Dog Bather
• Dog Barber
• Cat, Dog, or Other Pet Groomer
• Cat Sitter
• Cat and Dog Bather
• Caretaker
• Care Taker
• Canary Raiser
• Bird Tender
• Bird Raiser
• Bather
• Aviculturist
• Aquarium Tank Attendant
• Animal Sitter
• Animal Shelter Worker
• Animal Rehabilitator
• Animal Nursery Worker
• Animal Laboratory Helper
• Animal Keeper
• Animal Health Technician
• Animal Handler
• Animal Groomer
• Animal Feeder
• Animal Daycare Provider
• Animal Control Officer
• Animal Caretaker
• Animal Caregiver
• Animal Care Taker

Tasks for “Animal Care Service Worker”

• Clean and disinfect surgical equipment.
• Answer telephones and schedule appointments.
• Do facility laundry and clean, organize, maintain, and disinfect animal quarters, such as pens and stables, and equipment, such as saddles and bridles.
• Adjust controls to regulate specified temperature and humidity of animal quarters, nurseries, or exhibit areas.
• Order, unload, and store feed and supplies.
• Collect and record animal information, such as weight, size, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake.
• Provide treatment to sick or injured animals, or contact veterinarians to secure treatment.
• Install, maintain, and repair animal care facility equipment, such as infrared lights, feeding devices, and cages.
• Observe and caution children petting and feeding animals in designated areas to ensure the safety of humans and animals.
• Anesthetize and inoculate animals, according to instructions.
• Respond to questions from patrons, and provide information about animals, such as behavior, habitat, breeding habits, or facility activities.
• Sell pet food and supplies.
• Mix food, liquid formulas, medications, or food supplements according to instructions, prescriptions, and knowledge of animal species.
• Transfer animals between enclosures to facilitate breeding, birthing, shipping, or rearrangement of exhibits.
• Discuss with clients their pets' grooming needs.
• Exercise animals to maintain their physical and mental health.
• Train animals to perform certain tasks.
• Examine and observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury.
• Find homes for stray or unwanted animals.
• Perform animal grooming duties, such as washing, brushing, clipping, and trimming coats, cutting nails, and cleaning ears.
• Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.

Related Technology & Tools

• Hydraulic bucket lifts
• Grooming combs
• Aquarium ultraviolet UV sterilizers
• Aquarium lighting
• Slings
• Binocular light compound microscopes
• Pet bathing brushes
• General hardness GH test kits
• Animal cages
• Carbonate hardness test kits
• Pin brushes
• Aquarium filters
• Portable dissolved oxygen DO meters
• Coat strippers
• Aquarium heaters
• Grooming shears
• Animal nail clippers
• Algae scrapers
• Scaffolding
• Animal handling sleeves
• Animal muzzles
• Scissor lifts
• Slicker brushes
• Animal nail grinders
• Nitrite test kits
• Ammonia test kits
• Shedding blades
• Underwater cameras
• Air purifying respirators
• Personal computers
• Blow dryers
• Handheld digital refractometers
• Cat grooming bags
• Inflatable rubber motor boats
• Fish tanks
• Aquarium tongs
• Pressure sprayers
• Animal clippers
• Animal crates
• Cordless animal trimmers
• Benchtop electronic toploading balances
• Digital oxidation reduction potential ORP meters
• Grooming tables
• Animal nail files
• Wheeled forklifts
• Eye droppers
• Animal handling gloves
• Protein skimmers
• Self-contained underwater breathing apparatus SCUBA gear
• Siphon hoses
• Aquarium pumps
• Spear guns
• Nitrate test kits
• Mat breakers
• pH test kits
• Animal harnesses
• Grooming rakes
• Stepladders
• pH testers

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