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