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