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