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