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