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