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”

• Observe and caution children petting and feeding animals in designated areas to ensure the safety of humans and animals.
• 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.
• Anesthetize and inoculate animals, according to instructions.
• Discuss with clients their pets' grooming needs.
• Clean and disinfect surgical equipment.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Answer telephones and schedule appointments.
• Install, maintain, and repair animal care facility equipment, such as infrared lights, feeding devices, and cages.
• 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.
• Sell pet food and supplies.
• Examine and observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury.
• Respond to questions from patrons, and provide information about animals, such as behavior, habitat, breeding habits, or facility activities.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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• Microsoft Office
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• Petschedule
• K9 Bytes K9 Koordinator
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• Microsoft Excel
• The Groomer's Write Hand
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Kennel Link
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• Microsoft Access
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