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