Will “Dog Raiser” 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 Pound Attendant
• 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 Raiser”

• Discuss with clients their pets' grooming needs.
• Collect and record animal information, such as weight, size, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake.
• Mix food, liquid formulas, medications, or food supplements according to instructions, prescriptions, and knowledge of animal species.
• Order, unload, and store feed and supplies.
• Exercise animals to maintain their physical and mental health.
• 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.
• Train animals to perform certain tasks.
• Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.
• Answer telephones and schedule appointments.
• Find homes for stray or unwanted animals.
• Clean and disinfect surgical equipment.
• Respond to questions from patrons, and provide information about animals, such as behavior, habitat, breeding habits, or facility activities.
• Examine and observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury.
• Provide treatment to sick or injured animals, or contact veterinarians to secure treatment.
• Anesthetize and inoculate animals, according to instructions.
• Do facility laundry and clean, organize, maintain, and disinfect animal quarters, such as pens and stables, and equipment, such as saddles and bridles.
• Install, maintain, and repair animal care facility equipment, such as infrared lights, feeding devices, and cages.
• Sell pet food and supplies.
• Transfer animals between enclosures to facilitate breeding, birthing, shipping, or rearrangement of exhibits.
• Perform animal grooming duties, such as washing, brushing, clipping, and trimming coats, cutting nails, and cleaning ears.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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