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