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