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