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