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