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