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