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