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