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