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