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