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