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