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