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