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