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