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