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