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