Will “Nonfarm Animal Caretaker” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔
82% Chance of Automation
“Nonfarm Animal Caretaker” will probably be replaced by robots.
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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”
- Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.
- Answer telephones and schedule appointments.
- Clean and disinfect surgical equipment.
- Examine and observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury.
- Mix food, liquid formulas, medications, or food supplements according to instructions, prescriptions, and knowledge of animal species.
- Anesthetize and inoculate animals, according to instructions.
- Train animals to perform certain tasks.
- Transfer animals between enclosures to facilitate breeding, birthing, shipping, or rearrangement of exhibits.
- Discuss with clients their pets' grooming needs.
- Order, unload, and store feed and supplies.
- Install, maintain, and repair animal care facility equipment, such as infrared lights, feeding devices, and cages.
- Find homes for stray or unwanted animals.
- Perform animal grooming duties, such as washing, brushing, clipping, and trimming coats, cutting nails, and cleaning ears.
- Sell pet food and supplies.
- Collect and record animal information, such as weight, size, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake.
- Exercise animals to maintain their physical and mental health.
- Do facility laundry and clean, organize, maintain, and disinfect animal quarters, such as pens and stables, and equipment, such as saddles and bridles.
- Adjust controls to regulate specified temperature and humidity of animal quarters, nurseries, or exhibit areas.
- Provide treatment to sick or injured animals, or contact veterinarians to secure treatment.
- Observe and caution children petting and feeding animals in designated areas to ensure the safety of humans and animals.
- Respond to questions from patrons, and provide information about animals, such as behavior, habitat, breeding habits, or facility activities.
Related Technology & Tools
- Ammonia test kits
- Aquarium tongs
- pH testers
- Aquarium heaters
- Siphon hoses
- Shedding blades
- Animal harnesses
- Wheeled forklifts
- Animal cages
- Aquarium ultraviolet UV sterilizers
- Animal crates
- Blow dryers
- Pressure sprayers
- pH test kits
- Binocular light compound microscopes
- Grooming tables
- Aquarium pumps
- Animal nail clippers
- Cat grooming bags
- Benchtop electronic toploading balances
- Grooming shears
- Self-contained underwater breathing apparatus SCUBA gear
- Scissor lifts
- Protein skimmers
- Grooming combs
- Algae scrapers
- Animal muzzles
- Handheld digital refractometers
- Spear guns
- General hardness GH test kits
- Pin brushes
- Pet bathing brushes
- Animal handling sleeves
- Inflatable rubber motor boats
- Fish tanks
- Aquarium filters
- Personal computers
- Cordless animal trimmers
- Coat strippers
- Mat breakers
- Air purifying respirators
- Scaffolding
- Underwater cameras
- Stepladders
- Digital oxidation reduction potential ORP meters
- Nitrate test kits
- Animal clippers
- Carbonate hardness test kits
- Animal nail grinders
- Nitrite test kits
- Animal handling gloves
- Portable dissolved oxygen DO meters
- Hydraulic bucket lifts
- Eye droppers
- Slings
- Slicker brushes
- Aquarium lighting
- Grooming rakes
- Animal nail files
- The Groomer's Write Hand
- Mobile Dog Grooming Software mGroomer
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Petschedule
- Microsoft Office
- Groom Pro
- K9 Bytes K9 Koordinator
- Groomsoft
- Microsoft Word
- Kennel Link
- Microsoft Access
- CEEJS The Pet Groomer's Secretary
- DaySmart Software 123Pet
- Microsoft Outlook
- Appointment-Plus
- Microsoft Excel
- Envision Pet Grooming