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