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