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