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