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