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