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