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