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