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