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