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