Will “Kennel Operator” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔
82% Chance of Automation
“Kennel Operator” 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 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 Operator”
- Train animals to perform certain tasks.
- Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.
- Examine and observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury.
- Answer telephones and schedule appointments.
- 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.
- Exercise animals to maintain their physical and mental health.
- Anesthetize and inoculate animals, according to instructions.
- 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.
- Discuss with clients their pets' grooming needs.
- Install, maintain, and repair animal care facility equipment, such as infrared lights, feeding devices, and cages.
- Transfer animals between enclosures to facilitate breeding, birthing, shipping, or rearrangement of exhibits.
- Respond to questions from patrons, and provide information about animals, such as behavior, habitat, breeding habits, or facility activities.
- Collect and record animal information, such as weight, size, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake.
- Adjust controls to regulate specified temperature and humidity of animal quarters, nurseries, or exhibit areas.
- Do facility laundry and clean, organize, maintain, and disinfect animal quarters, such as pens and stables, and equipment, such as saddles and bridles.
- Find homes for stray or unwanted animals.
- Sell pet food and supplies.
- Order, unload, and store feed and supplies.
Related Technology & Tools
- Carbonate hardness test kits
- pH test kits
- Fish tanks
- Blow dryers
- Animal nail clippers
- Grooming shears
- Animal nail files
- Slings
- Slicker brushes
- Protein skimmers
- Animal handling sleeves
- Animal nail grinders
- Ammonia test kits
- Nitrite test kits
- Binocular light compound microscopes
- Coat strippers
- Wheeled forklifts
- Animal handling gloves
- Pet bathing brushes
- Siphon hoses
- Eye droppers
- pH testers
- Pin brushes
- Animal harnesses
- Underwater cameras
- Shedding blades
- Hydraulic bucket lifts
- Scissor lifts
- Aquarium heaters
- Animal cages
- Handheld digital refractometers
- Aquarium tongs
- General hardness GH test kits
- Personal computers
- Animal muzzles
- Grooming tables
- Algae scrapers
- Scaffolding
- Cordless animal trimmers
- Self-contained underwater breathing apparatus SCUBA gear
- Spear guns
- Stepladders
- Air purifying respirators
- Animal clippers
- Aquarium ultraviolet UV sterilizers
- Animal crates
- Inflatable rubber motor boats
- Benchtop electronic toploading balances
- Aquarium pumps
- Grooming combs
- Grooming rakes
- Portable dissolved oxygen DO meters
- Mat breakers
- Digital oxidation reduction potential ORP meters
- Aquarium lighting
- Aquarium filters
- Nitrate test kits
- Pressure sprayers
- Cat grooming bags
- Envision Pet Grooming
- Mobile Dog Grooming Software mGroomer
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Groom Pro
- Groomsoft
- Kennel Link
- K9 Bytes K9 Koordinator
- The Groomer's Write Hand
- Petschedule
- Appointment-Plus
- DaySmart Software 123Pet
- Microsoft Outlook
- CEEJS The Pet Groomer's Secretary
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Office