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