Will “Pet Feeder” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔
82% Chance of Automation
“Pet Feeder” 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 Caretaker
- 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 Feeder”
- 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.
- Clean and disinfect surgical equipment.
- 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.
- Anesthetize and inoculate animals, according to instructions.
- Find homes for stray or unwanted animals.
- Provide treatment to sick or injured animals, or contact veterinarians to secure treatment.
- Train animals to perform certain tasks.
- Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.
- Answer telephones and schedule appointments.
- Examine and observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury.
- Discuss with clients their pets' grooming needs.
- 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.
- Sell pet food and supplies.
- Adjust controls to regulate specified temperature and humidity of animal quarters, nurseries, or exhibit areas.
- 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.
- Observe and caution children petting and feeding animals in designated areas to ensure the safety of humans and animals.
- Transfer animals between enclosures to facilitate breeding, birthing, shipping, or rearrangement of exhibits.
Related Technology & Tools
- Nitrate test kits
- Animal nail files
- Protein skimmers
- Animal handling sleeves
- Benchtop electronic toploading balances
- Grooming rakes
- Scissor lifts
- Siphon hoses
- Portable dissolved oxygen DO meters
- Handheld digital refractometers
- Animal harnesses
- Mat breakers
- Animal crates
- Aquarium lighting
- Pin brushes
- Aquarium filters
- Animal cages
- Nitrite test kits
- Carbonate hardness test kits
- Animal handling gloves
- Pet bathing brushes
- Grooming tables
- Aquarium heaters
- Cordless animal trimmers
- Slings
- Inflatable rubber motor boats
- pH testers
- Shedding blades
- Spear guns
- Aquarium ultraviolet UV sterilizers
- pH test kits
- General hardness GH test kits
- Underwater cameras
- Animal muzzles
- Aquarium pumps
- Grooming combs
- Grooming shears
- Cat grooming bags
- Aquarium tongs
- Personal computers
- Blow dryers
- Coat strippers
- Pressure sprayers
- Wheeled forklifts
- Animal nail clippers
- Algae scrapers
- Animal nail grinders
- Binocular light compound microscopes
- Slicker brushes
- Eye droppers
- Digital oxidation reduction potential ORP meters
- Self-contained underwater breathing apparatus SCUBA gear
- Scaffolding
- Hydraulic bucket lifts
- Air purifying respirators
- Ammonia test kits
- Animal clippers
- Fish tanks
- Stepladders
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Petschedule
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Appointment-Plus
- Microsoft Access
- Mobile Dog Grooming Software mGroomer
- Kennel Link
- Groomsoft
- Microsoft Office
- K9 Bytes K9 Koordinator
- The Groomer's Write Hand
- Groom Pro
- Envision Pet Grooming
- CEEJS The Pet Groomer's Secretary
- DaySmart Software 123Pet