Will “Animal Feeder” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔
82% Chance of Automation
“Animal Feeder” 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 Daycare Provider
- Animal Control Officer
- Animal Caretaker
- Animal Caregiver
- Animal Care Taker
- Animal Care Service Worker
Tasks for “Animal Feeder”
- Collect and record animal information, such as weight, size, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake.
- Answer telephones and schedule appointments.
- Exercise animals to maintain their physical and mental health.
- 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.
- Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.
- Sell pet food and supplies.
- Observe and caution children petting and feeding animals in designated areas to ensure the safety of humans and animals.
- Do facility laundry and clean, organize, maintain, and disinfect animal quarters, such as pens and stables, and equipment, such as saddles and bridles.
- Discuss with clients their pets' grooming needs.
- Mix food, liquid formulas, medications, or food supplements according to instructions, prescriptions, and knowledge of animal species.
- 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.
- Train animals to perform certain tasks.
- Install, maintain, and repair animal care facility equipment, such as infrared lights, feeding devices, and cages.
- Order, unload, and store feed and supplies.
- Provide treatment to sick or injured animals, or contact veterinarians to secure treatment.
- Find homes for stray or unwanted animals.
- Anesthetize and inoculate animals, according to instructions.
- Adjust controls to regulate specified temperature and humidity of animal quarters, nurseries, or exhibit areas.
Related Technology & Tools
- Animal cages
- Animal nail files
- Slicker brushes
- Blow dryers
- Cordless animal trimmers
- Grooming shears
- Shedding blades
- Binocular light compound microscopes
- Slings
- Animal nail grinders
- Aquarium ultraviolet UV sterilizers
- Ammonia test kits
- Wheeled forklifts
- Stepladders
- Animal handling gloves
- Animal handling sleeves
- pH test kits
- Aquarium pumps
- Aquarium filters
- Siphon hoses
- Aquarium tongs
- Hydraulic bucket lifts
- Scissor lifts
- Air purifying respirators
- Fish tanks
- Animal nail clippers
- Inflatable rubber motor boats
- Pressure sprayers
- General hardness GH test kits
- Digital oxidation reduction potential ORP meters
- Grooming rakes
- Eye droppers
- Animal clippers
- Coat strippers
- Self-contained underwater breathing apparatus SCUBA gear
- Pin brushes
- Animal muzzles
- Grooming combs
- Mat breakers
- Handheld digital refractometers
- Personal computers
- Benchtop electronic toploading balances
- pH testers
- Underwater cameras
- Aquarium lighting
- Algae scrapers
- Pet bathing brushes
- Nitrate test kits
- Portable dissolved oxygen DO meters
- Scaffolding
- Spear guns
- Nitrite test kits
- Protein skimmers
- Carbonate hardness test kits
- Grooming tables
- Animal harnesses
- Cat grooming bags
- Animal crates
- Aquarium heaters
- Microsoft Office
- Groomsoft
- Envision Pet Grooming
- Kennel Link
- Groom Pro
- The Groomer's Write Hand
- Appointment-Plus
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- K9 Bytes K9 Koordinator
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Petschedule
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- DaySmart Software 123Pet
- Mobile Dog Grooming Software mGroomer
- CEEJS The Pet Groomer's Secretary