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