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