Will “Pet Resort Concierge” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔

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 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 Resort Concierge”

• Respond to questions from patrons, and provide information about animals, such as behavior, habitat, breeding habits, or facility activities.
• Examine and observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury.
• Install, maintain, and repair animal care facility equipment, such as infrared lights, feeding devices, and cages.
• Order, unload, and store feed and supplies.
• Anesthetize and inoculate animals, according to instructions.
• Provide treatment to sick or injured animals, or contact veterinarians to secure treatment.
• Exercise animals to maintain their physical and mental health.
• Transfer animals between enclosures to facilitate breeding, birthing, shipping, or rearrangement of exhibits.
• 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.
• Train animals to perform certain tasks.
• Collect and record animal information, such as weight, size, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake.
• Do facility laundry and clean, organize, maintain, and disinfect animal quarters, such as pens and stables, and equipment, such as saddles and bridles.
• Clean and disinfect surgical equipment.
• 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.
• Perform animal grooming duties, such as washing, brushing, clipping, and trimming coats, cutting nails, and cleaning ears.
• Answer telephones and schedule appointments.
• Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.

Related Technology & Tools

• General hardness GH test kits
• Pin brushes
• Animal muzzles
• Scaffolding
• Aquarium pumps
• Carbonate hardness test kits
• Slicker brushes
• Aquarium ultraviolet UV sterilizers
• Cat grooming bags
• Algae scrapers
• Portable dissolved oxygen DO meters
• Animal crates
• Animal handling sleeves
• Animal harnesses
• Aquarium tongs
• Stepladders
• Mat breakers
• Animal clippers
• Protein skimmers
• Animal cages
• Cordless animal trimmers
• Grooming rakes
• pH testers
• Animal nail files
• pH test kits
• Benchtop electronic toploading balances
• Wheeled forklifts
• Inflatable rubber motor boats
• Eye droppers
• Scissor lifts
• Digital oxidation reduction potential ORP meters
• Aquarium lighting
• Shedding blades
• Underwater cameras
• Ammonia test kits
• Animal nail grinders
• Grooming shears
• Air purifying respirators
• Pressure sprayers
• Self-contained underwater breathing apparatus SCUBA gear
• Personal computers
• Nitrate test kits
• Grooming tables
• Animal nail clippers
• Fish tanks
• Pet bathing brushes
• Binocular light compound microscopes
• Aquarium heaters
• Aquarium filters
• Handheld digital refractometers
• Spear guns
• Hydraulic bucket lifts
• Coat strippers
• Blow dryers
• Nitrite test kits
• Grooming combs
• Slings
• Animal handling gloves
• Siphon hoses

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