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