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