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