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