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