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