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