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