Will “Pet Sitter” 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 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”

• Discuss with clients their pets' grooming needs.
• Respond to questions from patrons, and provide information about animals, such as behavior, habitat, breeding habits, or facility activities.
• Order, unload, and store feed and supplies.
• Install, maintain, and repair animal care facility equipment, such as infrared lights, feeding devices, and cages.
• Transfer animals between enclosures to facilitate breeding, birthing, shipping, or rearrangement of exhibits.
• Answer telephones and schedule appointments.
• Mix food, liquid formulas, medications, or food supplements according to instructions, prescriptions, and knowledge of animal species.
• Clean and disinfect surgical equipment.
• Examine and observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury.
• Provide treatment to sick or injured animals, or contact veterinarians to secure treatment.
• Anesthetize and inoculate animals, according to instructions.
• Adjust controls to regulate specified temperature and humidity of animal quarters, nurseries, or exhibit areas.
• 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.
• Do facility laundry and clean, organize, maintain, and disinfect animal quarters, such as pens and stables, and equipment, such as saddles and bridles.
• Observe and caution children petting and feeding animals in designated areas to ensure the safety of humans and animals.
• Sell pet food and supplies.
• Train animals to perform certain tasks.
• 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.
• Find homes for stray or unwanted animals.

Related Technology & Tools

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

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Envision Pet Grooming
• Microsoft Access
• Kennel Link
• DaySmart Software 123Pet
• Appointment-Plus
• Microsoft Excel
• Petschedule
• Microsoft Outlook
• CEEJS The Pet Groomer's Secretary
• Mobile Dog Grooming Software mGroomer
• Groomsoft
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Groom Pro
• The Groomer's Write Hand
• K9 Bytes K9 Koordinator