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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
• Caretaker
• Care Taker
• 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 “Cat and Dog Bather”

• Discuss with clients their pets' grooming needs.
• Perform animal grooming duties, such as washing, brushing, clipping, and trimming coats, cutting nails, and cleaning ears.
• Order, unload, and store feed and supplies.
• Clean and disinfect surgical equipment.
• Transfer animals between enclosures to facilitate breeding, birthing, shipping, or rearrangement of exhibits.
• Find homes for stray or unwanted animals.
• Observe and caution children petting and feeding animals in designated areas to ensure the safety of humans and animals.
• Anesthetize and inoculate animals, according to instructions.
• Mix food, liquid formulas, medications, or food supplements according to instructions, prescriptions, and knowledge of animal species.
• Train animals to perform certain tasks.
• Do facility laundry and clean, organize, maintain, and disinfect animal quarters, such as pens and stables, and equipment, such as saddles and bridles.
• Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.
• Respond to questions from patrons, and provide information about animals, such as behavior, habitat, breeding habits, or facility activities.
• 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.
• Adjust controls to regulate specified temperature and humidity of animal quarters, nurseries, or exhibit areas.
• Sell pet food and supplies.
• Exercise animals to maintain their physical and mental health.
• Provide treatment to sick or injured animals, or contact veterinarians to secure treatment.
• Answer telephones and schedule appointments.
• Examine and observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury.

Related Technology & Tools

• Pressure sprayers
• Grooming rakes
• Slings
• Animal cages
• Air purifying respirators
• Stepladders
• Fish tanks
• Grooming combs
• Personal computers
• Animal handling gloves
• Blow dryers
• Aquarium pumps
• Hydraulic bucket lifts
• Grooming tables
• Wheeled forklifts
• Animal muzzles
• pH test kits
• Cordless animal trimmers
• Algae scrapers
• Aquarium filters
• Coat strippers
• Ammonia test kits
• Nitrite test kits
• Carbonate hardness test kits
• Protein skimmers
• Pin brushes
• Nitrate test kits
• Aquarium tongs
• Aquarium heaters
• Digital oxidation reduction potential ORP meters
• Spear guns
• Portable dissolved oxygen DO meters
• Binocular light compound microscopes
• Handheld digital refractometers
• Scissor lifts
• Pet bathing brushes
• Aquarium ultraviolet UV sterilizers
• Grooming shears
• Animal nail clippers
• Animal nail grinders
• Animal crates
• Animal nail files
• Inflatable rubber motor boats
• Shedding blades
• Mat breakers
• Benchtop electronic toploading balances
• General hardness GH test kits
• Animal clippers
• Cat grooming bags
• Slicker brushes
• Self-contained underwater breathing apparatus SCUBA gear
• Eye droppers
• Underwater cameras
• pH testers
• Animal harnesses
• Siphon hoses
• Aquarium lighting
• Scaffolding
• Animal handling sleeves

• Groom Pro
• Microsoft Access
• DaySmart Software 123Pet
• Mobile Dog Grooming Software mGroomer
• Microsoft Excel
• Appointment-Plus
• Petschedule
• Groomsoft
• The Groomer's Write Hand
• Microsoft Word
• Kennel Link
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Office
• CEEJS The Pet Groomer's Secretary
• K9 Bytes K9 Koordinator
• Envision Pet Grooming
• Microsoft Outlook