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