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