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