Will “Cat, Dog, or Other Pet Groomer” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔

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 Sitter
• 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, Dog, or Other Pet Groomer”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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