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