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