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