Will “Animal Nursery Worker” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔

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 Laboratory Helper
• 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 Nursery Worker”

• Respond to questions from patrons, and provide information about animals, such as behavior, habitat, breeding habits, or facility activities.
• Examine and observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury.
• 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.
• Adjust controls to regulate specified temperature and humidity of animal quarters, nurseries, or exhibit areas.
• Perform animal grooming duties, such as washing, brushing, clipping, and trimming coats, cutting nails, and cleaning ears.
• Train animals to perform certain tasks.
• Order, unload, and store feed and supplies.
• Sell pet food and supplies.
• 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.
• Answer telephones and schedule appointments.
• Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.
• Clean and disinfect surgical equipment.
• Mix food, liquid formulas, medications, or food supplements according to instructions, prescriptions, and knowledge of animal species.
• Anesthetize and inoculate animals, according to instructions.
• Provide treatment to sick or injured animals, or contact veterinarians to secure treatment.
• Transfer animals between enclosures to facilitate breeding, birthing, shipping, or rearrangement of exhibits.
• Find homes for stray or unwanted animals.
• 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.

Related Technology & Tools

• Shedding blades
• Mat breakers
• Aquarium heaters
• Benchtop electronic toploading balances
• Animal harnesses
• pH testers
• Animal muzzles
• Protein skimmers
• Spear guns
• Animal clippers
• Coat strippers
• Aquarium tongs
• Scaffolding
• Inflatable rubber motor boats
• Grooming shears
• Slicker brushes
• Pressure sprayers
• Aquarium lighting
• Slings
• Pet bathing brushes
• General hardness GH test kits
• Carbonate hardness test kits
• Blow dryers
• Digital oxidation reduction potential ORP meters
• Pin brushes
• Aquarium filters
• Underwater cameras
• Scissor lifts
• Portable dissolved oxygen DO meters
• Grooming rakes
• Algae scrapers
• Animal nail clippers
• Animal handling sleeves
• Handheld digital refractometers
• Animal handling gloves
• Siphon hoses
• Binocular light compound microscopes
• Air purifying respirators
• Cordless animal trimmers
• Grooming tables
• Aquarium pumps
• Aquarium ultraviolet UV sterilizers
• pH test kits
• Personal computers
• Grooming combs
• Stepladders
• Nitrite test kits
• Animal nail grinders
• Wheeled forklifts
• Ammonia test kits
• Hydraulic bucket lifts
• Fish tanks
• Self-contained underwater breathing apparatus SCUBA gear
• Eye droppers
• Cat grooming bags
• Animal cages
• Animal crates
• Nitrate test kits
• Animal nail files

• Microsoft Office
• Appointment-Plus
• Microsoft Excel
• Envision Pet Grooming
• Microsoft Word
• Groom Pro
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• K9 Bytes K9 Koordinator
• Kennel Link
• Petschedule
• DaySmart Software 123Pet
• Microsoft Outlook
• The Groomer's Write Hand
• Mobile Dog Grooming Software mGroomer
• Microsoft Access
• CEEJS The Pet Groomer's Secretary
• Groomsoft