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