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