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