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