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