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