Will “Pet Sitter” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔
82% Chance of Automation
“Pet Sitter” will probably be replaced by robots.
This job is ranked #452 out of #702. A higher ranking (i.e., a lower number) means the job is less likely to be replaced.
Care to share? Click for Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or XING. 👍
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”
- Answer telephones and schedule appointments.
- Order, unload, and store feed and supplies.
- Examine and observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury.
- Adjust controls to regulate specified temperature and humidity of animal quarters, nurseries, or exhibit areas.
- Anesthetize and inoculate animals, according to instructions.
- Provide treatment to sick or injured animals, or contact veterinarians to secure treatment.
- Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.
- Sell pet food and supplies.
- Exercise animals to maintain their physical and mental health.
- Find homes for stray or unwanted animals.
- Respond to questions from patrons, and provide information about animals, such as behavior, habitat, breeding habits, or facility activities.
- Do facility laundry and clean, organize, maintain, and disinfect animal quarters, such as pens and stables, and equipment, such as saddles and bridles.
- Perform animal grooming duties, such as washing, brushing, clipping, and trimming coats, cutting nails, and cleaning ears.
- Transfer animals between enclosures to facilitate breeding, birthing, shipping, or rearrangement of exhibits.
- Discuss with clients their pets' grooming needs.
- Collect and record animal information, such as weight, size, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake.
- Install, maintain, and repair animal care facility equipment, such as infrared lights, feeding devices, and cages.
- Clean and disinfect surgical equipment.
- Train animals to perform certain tasks.
- Mix food, liquid formulas, medications, or food supplements according to instructions, prescriptions, and knowledge of animal species.
- Observe and caution children petting and feeding animals in designated areas to ensure the safety of humans and animals.
Related Technology & Tools
- Grooming tables
- Underwater cameras
- Carbonate hardness test kits
- Animal nail clippers
- Protein skimmers
- Grooming combs
- Benchtop electronic toploading balances
- Aquarium lighting
- Pressure sprayers
- Shedding blades
- Siphon hoses
- Animal clippers
- Animal nail files
- Animal nail grinders
- General hardness GH test kits
- Ammonia test kits
- Eye droppers
- Inflatable rubber motor boats
- Animal crates
- Pin brushes
- Grooming rakes
- Fish tanks
- pH test kits
- Slicker brushes
- Stepladders
- Hydraulic bucket lifts
- Self-contained underwater breathing apparatus SCUBA gear
- Algae scrapers
- Spear guns
- Personal computers
- Animal cages
- Grooming shears
- Cordless animal trimmers
- Coat strippers
- Aquarium ultraviolet UV sterilizers
- Cat grooming bags
- Aquarium tongs
- Scaffolding
- Digital oxidation reduction potential ORP meters
- Blow dryers
- Aquarium pumps
- Pet bathing brushes
- Binocular light compound microscopes
- Mat breakers
- Wheeled forklifts
- Aquarium filters
- Animal muzzles
- Slings
- Nitrite test kits
- Handheld digital refractometers
- Aquarium heaters
- Air purifying respirators
- Portable dissolved oxygen DO meters
- pH testers
- Animal handling sleeves
- Animal harnesses
- Scissor lifts
- Animal handling gloves
- Nitrate test kits
- Microsoft Word
- DaySmart Software 123Pet
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Kennel Link
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Office
- Mobile Dog Grooming Software mGroomer
- Appointment-Plus
- K9 Bytes K9 Koordinator
- Groomsoft
- Envision Pet Grooming
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- The Groomer's Write Hand
- CEEJS The Pet Groomer's Secretary
- Groom Pro
- Petschedule