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