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