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