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