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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
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• Microsoft Access
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• Microsoft Office
• Petschedule
• The Groomer's Write Hand
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