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