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