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