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