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