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