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