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