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