Will “Dog or Animal Sitter” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔

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 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 or Animal Sitter”

• Respond to questions from patrons, and provide information about animals, such as behavior, habitat, breeding habits, or facility activities.
• 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.
• Order, unload, and store feed and supplies.
• Examine and observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury.
• Answer telephones and schedule appointments.
• Train animals to perform certain tasks.
• Do facility laundry and clean, organize, maintain, and disinfect animal quarters, such as pens and stables, and equipment, such as saddles and bridles.
• 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.
• Discuss with clients their pets' grooming needs.
• 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.
• Exercise animals to maintain their physical and mental health.
• Clean and disinfect surgical equipment.
• Collect and record animal information, such as weight, size, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake.
• Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.
• Sell pet food and supplies.
• Perform animal grooming duties, such as washing, brushing, clipping, and trimming coats, cutting nails, and cleaning ears.
• Anesthetize and inoculate animals, according to instructions.
• Find homes for stray or unwanted animals.

Related Technology & Tools

• Carbonate hardness test kits
• Stepladders
• Portable dissolved oxygen DO meters
• Animal nail grinders
• Grooming shears
• Algae scrapers
• Ammonia test kits
• Cordless animal trimmers
• Slicker brushes
• pH testers
• Personal computers
• Mat breakers
• Aquarium lighting
• Aquarium pumps
• Spear guns
• Grooming combs
• Animal cages
• Animal crates
• Animal muzzles
• Air purifying respirators
• General hardness GH test kits
• Protein skimmers
• Coat strippers
• Aquarium filters
• Nitrate test kits
• Digital oxidation reduction potential ORP meters
• Pin brushes
• Grooming rakes
• Aquarium ultraviolet UV sterilizers
• Fish tanks
• Shedding blades
• Siphon hoses
• Scaffolding
• Animal handling sleeves
• pH test kits
• Animal handling gloves
• Blow dryers
• Aquarium heaters
• Animal clippers
• Animal harnesses
• Handheld digital refractometers
• Benchtop electronic toploading balances
• Eye droppers
• Hydraulic bucket lifts
• Grooming tables
• Binocular light compound microscopes
• Self-contained underwater breathing apparatus SCUBA gear
• Aquarium tongs
• Pet bathing brushes
• Scissor lifts
• Slings
• Animal nail files
• Nitrite test kits
• Wheeled forklifts
• Underwater cameras
• Pressure sprayers
• Cat grooming bags
• Animal nail clippers
• Inflatable rubber motor boats

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• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Access
• Groom Pro
• Microsoft Office
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• Microsoft Word
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• DaySmart Software 123Pet
• Microsoft PowerPoint
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