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