Will “Animal Keeper” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔
82% Chance of Automation
“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”
- Clean and disinfect surgical equipment.
- Adjust controls to regulate specified temperature and humidity of animal quarters, nurseries, or exhibit areas.
- Answer telephones and schedule appointments.
- Exercise animals to maintain their physical and mental health.
- Install, maintain, and repair animal care facility equipment, such as infrared lights, feeding devices, and cages.
- Examine and observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury.
- Mix food, liquid formulas, medications, or food supplements according to instructions, prescriptions, and knowledge of animal species.
- Order, unload, and store feed and supplies.
- Anesthetize and inoculate animals, according to instructions.
- Do facility laundry and clean, organize, maintain, and disinfect animal quarters, such as pens and stables, and equipment, such as saddles and bridles.
- Observe and caution children petting and feeding animals in designated areas to ensure the safety of humans and animals.
- Discuss with clients their pets' grooming needs.
- Sell pet food and supplies.
- Respond to questions from patrons, and provide information about animals, such as behavior, habitat, breeding habits, or facility activities.
- Transfer animals between enclosures to facilitate breeding, birthing, shipping, or rearrangement of exhibits.
- Collect and record animal information, such as weight, size, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake.
- Provide treatment to sick or injured animals, or contact veterinarians to secure treatment.
- Find homes for stray or unwanted animals.
- Perform animal grooming duties, such as washing, brushing, clipping, and trimming coats, cutting nails, and cleaning ears.
- Train animals to perform certain tasks.
- Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.
Related Technology & Tools
- Pin brushes
- Hydraulic bucket lifts
- Siphon hoses
- Slicker brushes
- Algae scrapers
- Animal harnesses
- Animal clippers
- Portable dissolved oxygen DO meters
- Air purifying respirators
- Digital oxidation reduction potential ORP meters
- Nitrate test kits
- Coat strippers
- Scissor lifts
- Carbonate hardness test kits
- Self-contained underwater breathing apparatus SCUBA gear
- Cordless animal trimmers
- Binocular light compound microscopes
- Animal handling sleeves
- Slings
- Aquarium lighting
- Spear guns
- pH testers
- Handheld digital refractometers
- Grooming rakes
- Aquarium tongs
- Animal nail grinders
- Blow dryers
- Aquarium filters
- Cat grooming bags
- Aquarium ultraviolet UV sterilizers
- pH test kits
- Shedding blades
- Stepladders
- Eye droppers
- Personal computers
- Pressure sprayers
- Animal cages
- Scaffolding
- Wheeled forklifts
- Mat breakers
- General hardness GH test kits
- Underwater cameras
- Inflatable rubber motor boats
- Pet bathing brushes
- Grooming shears
- Protein skimmers
- Ammonia test kits
- Animal handling gloves
- Grooming tables
- Animal nail clippers
- Aquarium heaters
- Animal crates
- Nitrite test kits
- Animal muzzles
- Aquarium pumps
- Animal nail files
- Benchtop electronic toploading balances
- Grooming combs
- Fish tanks
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Outlook
- Groomsoft
- Microsoft Word
- Petschedule
- Appointment-Plus
- Groom Pro
- The Groomer's Write Hand
- DaySmart Software 123Pet
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- CEEJS The Pet Groomer's Secretary
- Kennel Link
- K9 Bytes K9 Koordinator
- Mobile Dog Grooming Software mGroomer
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Envision Pet Grooming