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