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