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