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