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