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