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