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