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