Will “Pet Care Assistant” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔

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”

• Find homes for stray or unwanted animals.
• Adjust controls to regulate specified temperature and humidity of animal quarters, nurseries, or exhibit areas.
• Sell pet food and supplies.
• Respond to questions from patrons, and provide information about animals, such as behavior, habitat, breeding habits, or facility activities.
• Mix food, liquid formulas, medications, or food supplements according to instructions, prescriptions, and knowledge of animal species.
• Perform animal grooming duties, such as washing, brushing, clipping, and trimming coats, cutting nails, and cleaning ears.
• Exercise animals to maintain their physical and mental health.
• Train animals to perform certain tasks.
• Discuss with clients their pets' grooming needs.
• Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.
• Examine and observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury.
• Anesthetize and inoculate animals, according to instructions.
• Observe and caution children petting and feeding animals in designated areas to ensure the safety of humans and animals.
• Install, maintain, and repair animal care facility equipment, such as infrared lights, feeding devices, and cages.
• Clean and disinfect surgical equipment.
• Answer telephones and schedule appointments.
• Order, unload, and store feed and supplies.
• 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.
• Provide treatment to sick or injured animals, or contact veterinarians to secure treatment.
• Collect and record animal information, such as weight, size, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake.

Related Technology & Tools

• Shedding blades
• Animal clippers
• Animal crates
• Handheld digital refractometers
• Mat breakers
• Scaffolding
• Inflatable rubber motor boats
• pH test kits
• Carbonate hardness test kits
• Animal harnesses
• Aquarium lighting
• Stepladders
• Animal muzzles
• Animal nail clippers
• Binocular light compound microscopes
• General hardness GH test kits
• Animal nail grinders
• Scissor lifts
• Air purifying respirators
• Blow dryers
• Animal cages
• Pet bathing brushes
• pH testers
• Algae scrapers
• Portable dissolved oxygen DO meters
• Cordless animal trimmers
• Self-contained underwater breathing apparatus SCUBA gear
• Fish tanks
• Pin brushes
• Aquarium ultraviolet UV sterilizers
• Slings
• Animal handling gloves
• Protein skimmers
• Eye droppers
• Animal handling sleeves
• Aquarium tongs
• Aquarium pumps
• Benchtop electronic toploading balances
• Grooming tables
• Pressure sprayers
• Aquarium filters
• Digital oxidation reduction potential ORP meters
• Spear guns
• Aquarium heaters
• Grooming shears
• Underwater cameras
• Personal computers
• Ammonia test kits
• Coat strippers
• Slicker brushes
• Grooming combs
• Siphon hoses
• Wheeled forklifts
• Nitrate test kits
• Animal nail files
• Cat grooming bags
• Grooming rakes
• Hydraulic bucket lifts
• Nitrite test kits

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