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