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