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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”
- Mix food, liquid formulas, medications, or food supplements according to instructions, prescriptions, and knowledge of animal species.
- Do facility laundry and clean, organize, maintain, and disinfect animal quarters, such as pens and stables, and equipment, such as saddles and bridles.
- Order, unload, and store feed and supplies.
- Find homes for stray or unwanted animals.
- Train animals to perform certain tasks.
- Provide treatment to sick or injured animals, or contact veterinarians to secure treatment.
- Anesthetize and inoculate animals, according to instructions.
- Discuss with clients their pets' grooming needs.
- 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.
- Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.
- Answer telephones and schedule appointments.
- Clean and disinfect surgical equipment.
- Examine and observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury.
- Collect and record animal information, such as weight, size, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake.
- Adjust controls to regulate specified temperature and humidity of animal quarters, nurseries, or exhibit areas.
- Install, maintain, and repair animal care facility equipment, such as infrared lights, feeding devices, and cages.
- Exercise animals to maintain their physical and mental health.
- 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.
- Sell pet food and supplies.
Related Technology & Tools
- Cat grooming bags
- Inflatable rubber motor boats
- Slings
- Portable dissolved oxygen DO meters
- Aquarium lighting
- Pin brushes
- Animal nail files
- General hardness GH test kits
- Wheeled forklifts
- Algae scrapers
- Animal handling gloves
- Animal clippers
- Stepladders
- Slicker brushes
- pH testers
- Pressure sprayers
- Ammonia test kits
- Aquarium heaters
- Eye droppers
- Siphon hoses
- Spear guns
- Cordless animal trimmers
- Animal harnesses
- Handheld digital refractometers
- Grooming tables
- Animal handling sleeves
- Pet bathing brushes
- Personal computers
- Fish tanks
- Hydraulic bucket lifts
- pH test kits
- Scissor lifts
- Aquarium tongs
- Blow dryers
- Grooming combs
- Binocular light compound microscopes
- Protein skimmers
- Shedding blades
- Digital oxidation reduction potential ORP meters
- Aquarium ultraviolet UV sterilizers
- Benchtop electronic toploading balances
- Nitrate test kits
- Animal nail grinders
- Mat breakers
- Grooming shears
- Animal muzzles
- Animal cages
- Underwater cameras
- Nitrite test kits
- Carbonate hardness test kits
- Animal nail clippers
- Grooming rakes
- Aquarium filters
- Air purifying respirators
- Animal crates
- Coat strippers
- Aquarium pumps
- Scaffolding
- Self-contained underwater breathing apparatus SCUBA gear
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- Microsoft Outlook
- Groomsoft
- Petschedule
- Mobile Dog Grooming Software mGroomer
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- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- The Groomer's Write Hand
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- DaySmart Software 123Pet
- Microsoft Access