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