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