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