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“Animal Care Taker” will probably be replaced by robots.
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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 Service Worker
Tasks for “Animal Care Taker”
- Observe and caution children petting and feeding animals in designated areas to ensure the safety of humans and animals.
- Collect and record animal information, such as weight, size, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake.
- Sell pet food and supplies.
- Answer telephones and schedule appointments.
- Transfer animals between enclosures to facilitate breeding, birthing, shipping, or rearrangement of exhibits.
- Train animals to perform certain tasks.
- Adjust controls to regulate specified temperature and humidity of animal quarters, nurseries, or exhibit areas.
- Respond to questions from patrons, and provide information about animals, such as behavior, habitat, breeding habits, or facility activities.
- Perform animal grooming duties, such as washing, brushing, clipping, and trimming coats, cutting nails, and cleaning ears.
- Anesthetize and inoculate animals, according to instructions.
- Do facility laundry and clean, organize, maintain, and disinfect animal quarters, such as pens and stables, and equipment, such as saddles and bridles.
- Order, unload, and store feed and supplies.
- Find homes for stray or unwanted animals.
- Mix food, liquid formulas, medications, or food supplements according to instructions, prescriptions, and knowledge of animal species.
- Examine and observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury.
- Provide treatment to sick or injured animals, or contact veterinarians to secure treatment.
- Discuss with clients their pets' grooming needs.
- Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.
- Clean and disinfect surgical equipment.
- Exercise animals to maintain their physical and mental health.
- Install, maintain, and repair animal care facility equipment, such as infrared lights, feeding devices, and cages.
Related Technology & Tools
- Animal cages
- Inflatable rubber motor boats
- Algae scrapers
- Grooming shears
- Benchtop electronic toploading balances
- Handheld digital refractometers
- Shedding blades
- Scissor lifts
- Slicker brushes
- Protein skimmers
- Animal handling gloves
- Pin brushes
- Hydraulic bucket lifts
- Aquarium tongs
- Animal clippers
- Animal nail grinders
- Animal muzzles
- Animal harnesses
- Blow dryers
- General hardness GH test kits
- Air purifying respirators
- Grooming tables
- Aquarium lighting
- Animal handling sleeves
- Animal crates
- Siphon hoses
- Aquarium filters
- Aquarium ultraviolet UV sterilizers
- Slings
- Coat strippers
- Pet bathing brushes
- Aquarium heaters
- Aquarium pumps
- Nitrite test kits
- Ammonia test kits
- Nitrate test kits
- Carbonate hardness test kits
- Digital oxidation reduction potential ORP meters
- Mat breakers
- Animal nail files
- Cordless animal trimmers
- Animal nail clippers
- Spear guns
- Personal computers
- Fish tanks
- Portable dissolved oxygen DO meters
- Binocular light compound microscopes
- Eye droppers
- pH test kits
- Grooming rakes
- Cat grooming bags
- Pressure sprayers
- Underwater cameras
- pH testers
- Wheeled forklifts
- Self-contained underwater breathing apparatus SCUBA gear
- Stepladders
- Scaffolding
- Grooming combs
- Microsoft Excel
- Petschedule
- DaySmart Software 123Pet
- Microsoft Word
- Appointment-Plus
- Groom Pro
- Microsoft Access
- Mobile Dog Grooming Software mGroomer
- The Groomer's Write Hand
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- CEEJS The Pet Groomer's Secretary
- Microsoft Outlook
- Kennel Link
- Microsoft Office
- Groomsoft
- K9 Bytes K9 Koordinator
- Envision Pet Grooming