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