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