Will “Animal Control Officer” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔
82% Chance of Automation
“Animal Control Officer” will probably be replaced by robots.
This job is ranked #452 out of #702. A higher ranking (i.e., a lower number) means the job is less likely to be replaced.
Care to share? Click for Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or XING. 👍
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 Caretaker
- Animal Caregiver
- Animal Care Taker
- Animal Care Service Worker
Tasks for “Animal Control Officer”
- Install, maintain, and repair animal care facility equipment, such as infrared lights, feeding devices, and cages.
- Adjust controls to regulate specified temperature and humidity of animal quarters, nurseries, or exhibit areas.
- Provide treatment to sick or injured animals, or contact veterinarians to secure treatment.
- Answer telephones and schedule appointments.
- Transfer animals between enclosures to facilitate breeding, birthing, shipping, or rearrangement of exhibits.
- Sell pet food and supplies.
- Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.
- Order, unload, and store feed and supplies.
- Find homes for stray or unwanted animals.
- Discuss with clients their pets' grooming needs.
- Exercise animals to maintain their physical and mental health.
- Train animals to perform certain tasks.
- 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.
- Collect and record animal information, such as weight, size, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake.
- Do facility laundry and clean, organize, maintain, and disinfect animal quarters, such as pens and stables, and equipment, such as saddles and bridles.
- Perform animal grooming duties, such as washing, brushing, clipping, and trimming coats, cutting nails, and cleaning ears.
- Respond to questions from patrons, and provide information about animals, such as behavior, habitat, breeding habits, or facility activities.
- Clean and disinfect surgical equipment.
- Observe and caution children petting and feeding animals in designated areas to ensure the safety of humans and animals.
- Anesthetize and inoculate animals, according to instructions.
Related Technology & Tools
- Coat strippers
- Grooming combs
- Digital oxidation reduction potential ORP meters
- Portable dissolved oxygen DO meters
- Wheeled forklifts
- Spear guns
- pH test kits
- Aquarium tongs
- Siphon hoses
- Air purifying respirators
- Animal muzzles
- Blow dryers
- Mat breakers
- Scissor lifts
- Grooming rakes
- Carbonate hardness test kits
- Pin brushes
- Fish tanks
- Hydraulic bucket lifts
- Aquarium pumps
- Self-contained underwater breathing apparatus SCUBA gear
- Animal clippers
- Animal crates
- Aquarium heaters
- Aquarium lighting
- Cat grooming bags
- Aquarium ultraviolet UV sterilizers
- Shedding blades
- Handheld digital refractometers
- Animal cages
- Animal nail grinders
- Ammonia test kits
- Underwater cameras
- Benchtop electronic toploading balances
- Grooming shears
- Pet bathing brushes
- Animal handling sleeves
- Slicker brushes
- Nitrite test kits
- Aquarium filters
- Scaffolding
- Eye droppers
- Stepladders
- Algae scrapers
- Nitrate test kits
- Animal handling gloves
- Grooming tables
- General hardness GH test kits
- Slings
- Personal computers
- Cordless animal trimmers
- Binocular light compound microscopes
- Animal nail clippers
- Inflatable rubber motor boats
- Pressure sprayers
- Animal harnesses
- Protein skimmers
- Animal nail files
- pH testers
- Groom Pro
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Kennel Link
- DaySmart Software 123Pet
- Petschedule
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Office
- Mobile Dog Grooming Software mGroomer
- Microsoft Excel
- The Groomer's Write Hand
- Envision Pet Grooming
- Microsoft Word
- Groomsoft
- Appointment-Plus
- CEEJS The Pet Groomer's Secretary
- K9 Bytes K9 Koordinator