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”

• 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.
• Do facility laundry and clean, organize, maintain, and disinfect animal quarters, such as pens and stables, and equipment, such as saddles and bridles.
• Find homes for stray or unwanted animals.
• Exercise animals to maintain their physical and mental health.
• Transfer animals between enclosures to facilitate breeding, birthing, shipping, or rearrangement of exhibits.
• Anesthetize and inoculate animals, according to instructions.
• Train animals to perform certain tasks.
• Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.
• Mix food, liquid formulas, medications, or food supplements according to instructions, prescriptions, and knowledge of animal species.
• Answer telephones and schedule appointments.
• Perform animal grooming duties, such as washing, brushing, clipping, and trimming coats, cutting nails, and cleaning ears.
• 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.
• Collect and record animal information, such as weight, size, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake.
• Sell pet food and supplies.
• Observe and caution children petting and feeding animals in designated areas to ensure the safety of humans and animals.
• Order, unload, and store feed 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.

Related Technology & Tools

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

• Groomsoft
• Mobile Dog Grooming Software mGroomer
• Groom Pro
• Microsoft Excel
• K9 Bytes K9 Koordinator
• Kennel Link
• The Groomer's Write Hand
• Petschedule
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Appointment-Plus
• Microsoft Access
• DaySmart Software 123Pet
• CEEJS The Pet Groomer's Secretary
• Microsoft Outlook
• Envision Pet Grooming