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