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