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