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