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