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