Will “Aquarium Tank Attendant” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔

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.
• Mix food, liquid formulas, medications, or food supplements according to instructions, prescriptions, and knowledge of animal species.
• 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.
• Transfer animals between enclosures to facilitate breeding, birthing, shipping, or rearrangement of exhibits.
• Respond to questions from patrons, and provide information about animals, such as behavior, habitat, breeding habits, or facility activities.
• Examine and observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury.
• Anesthetize and inoculate animals, according to instructions.
• Order, unload, and store feed and supplies.
• Find homes for stray or unwanted animals.
• Perform animal grooming duties, such as washing, brushing, clipping, and trimming coats, cutting nails, and cleaning ears.
• Discuss with clients their pets' grooming needs.
• Sell pet food and supplies.
• Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.
• 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.
• Train animals to perform certain tasks.
• Answer telephones and schedule appointments.
• Adjust controls to regulate specified temperature and humidity of animal quarters, nurseries, or exhibit areas.
• 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.

Related Technology & Tools

• Slings
• Grooming combs
• General hardness GH test kits
• Binocular light compound microscopes
• Pin brushes
• Pressure sprayers
• Protein skimmers
• Shedding blades
• Scaffolding
• Grooming rakes
• Stepladders
• Cordless animal trimmers
• Scissor lifts
• Ammonia test kits
• Coat strippers
• Grooming tables
• Animal cages
• Digital oxidation reduction potential ORP meters
• Animal muzzles
• Slicker brushes
• Aquarium filters
• Spear guns
• Animal crates
• Blow dryers
• Inflatable rubber motor boats
• Aquarium pumps
• Aquarium heaters
• Eye droppers
• Nitrate test kits
• Handheld digital refractometers
• Wheeled forklifts
• Aquarium ultraviolet UV sterilizers
• Animal harnesses
• Fish tanks
• Grooming shears
• Self-contained underwater breathing apparatus SCUBA gear
• Aquarium tongs
• Nitrite test kits
• Hydraulic bucket lifts
• Cat grooming bags
• Algae scrapers
• Animal clippers
• Animal nail clippers
• Siphon hoses
• Animal handling gloves
• Animal handling sleeves
• Benchtop electronic toploading balances
• Underwater cameras
• Animal nail files
• Personal computers
• Aquarium lighting
• Animal nail grinders
• Mat breakers
• Portable dissolved oxygen DO meters
• Pet bathing brushes
• pH test kits
• Carbonate hardness test kits
• pH testers
• Air purifying respirators

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• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Appointment-Plus
• The Groomer's Write Hand
• Mobile Dog Grooming Software mGroomer
• Microsoft Outlook
• Envision Pet Grooming
• Groom Pro
• Kennel Link
• Petschedule
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• K9 Bytes K9 Koordinator
• Groomsoft
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft Office