Will “Animal Sitter” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔
82% Chance of Automation
“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”
- 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.
- Clean and disinfect surgical equipment.
- Observe and caution children petting and feeding animals in designated areas to ensure the safety of humans and animals.
- Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.
- Adjust controls to regulate specified temperature and humidity of animal quarters, nurseries, or exhibit areas.
- Do facility laundry and clean, organize, maintain, and disinfect animal quarters, such as pens and stables, and equipment, such as saddles and bridles.
- 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.
- Anesthetize and inoculate animals, according to instructions.
- Find homes for stray or unwanted animals.
- Answer telephones and schedule appointments.
- 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.
- Sell pet food and supplies.
- Examine and observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury.
- Discuss with clients their pets' grooming needs.
- Train animals to perform certain tasks.
- Install, maintain, and repair animal care facility equipment, such as infrared lights, feeding devices, and cages.
Related Technology & Tools
- Aquarium filters
- Protein skimmers
- Slings
- Pin brushes
- Stepladders
- Animal clippers
- pH testers
- Animal handling gloves
- Portable dissolved oxygen DO meters
- Animal crates
- Cordless animal trimmers
- Spear guns
- Nitrite test kits
- Slicker brushes
- Mat breakers
- Aquarium heaters
- Aquarium lighting
- Animal nail files
- Animal harnesses
- Scaffolding
- Binocular light compound microscopes
- Scissor lifts
- Animal handling sleeves
- Animal nail clippers
- Aquarium tongs
- Shedding blades
- Animal cages
- Personal computers
- Blow dryers
- Digital oxidation reduction potential ORP meters
- Underwater cameras
- Air purifying respirators
- Hydraulic bucket lifts
- Grooming combs
- Grooming tables
- Carbonate hardness test kits
- Grooming rakes
- Benchtop electronic toploading balances
- Pressure sprayers
- Nitrate test kits
- Handheld digital refractometers
- Inflatable rubber motor boats
- Self-contained underwater breathing apparatus SCUBA gear
- Eye droppers
- General hardness GH test kits
- Pet bathing brushes
- Coat strippers
- Aquarium ultraviolet UV sterilizers
- pH test kits
- Siphon hoses
- Ammonia test kits
- Fish tanks
- Wheeled forklifts
- Animal nail grinders
- Animal muzzles
- Aquarium pumps
- Algae scrapers
- Cat grooming bags
- Grooming shears
- Microsoft Word
- Mobile Dog Grooming Software mGroomer
- Microsoft Access
- Petschedule
- K9 Bytes K9 Koordinator
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Groom Pro
- CEEJS The Pet Groomer's Secretary
- Groomsoft
- Microsoft Office
- Kennel Link
- DaySmart Software 123Pet
- The Groomer's Write Hand
- Envision Pet Grooming
- Microsoft Outlook
- Appointment-Plus