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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 Sitter
- 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 Stylist”
- Respond to questions from patrons, and provide information about animals, such as behavior, habitat, breeding habits, or facility activities.
- Sell pet food and supplies.
- Clean and disinfect surgical equipment.
- 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.
- Find homes for stray or unwanted animals.
- Transfer animals between enclosures to facilitate breeding, birthing, shipping, or rearrangement of exhibits.
- Observe and caution children petting and feeding animals in designated areas to ensure the safety of humans and animals.
- Collect and record animal information, such as weight, size, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake.
- Answer telephones and schedule appointments.
- Do facility laundry and clean, organize, maintain, and disinfect animal quarters, such as pens and stables, and equipment, such as saddles and bridles.
- 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.
- Train animals to perform certain tasks.
- Install, maintain, and repair animal care facility equipment, such as infrared lights, feeding devices, and cages.
- Mix food, liquid formulas, medications, or food supplements according to instructions, prescriptions, and knowledge of animal species.
- Order, unload, and store feed and supplies.
- 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.
- Anesthetize and inoculate animals, according to instructions.
Related Technology & Tools
- Grooming shears
- Benchtop electronic toploading balances
- Cat grooming bags
- Nitrite test kits
- Animal nail grinders
- Wheeled forklifts
- Animal cages
- Animal nail clippers
- Animal handling sleeves
- pH testers
- Mat breakers
- Inflatable rubber motor boats
- Portable dissolved oxygen DO meters
- Aquarium lighting
- Pressure sprayers
- Animal harnesses
- Spear guns
- Slings
- Handheld digital refractometers
- Hydraulic bucket lifts
- Self-contained underwater breathing apparatus SCUBA gear
- Air purifying respirators
- Grooming combs
- Animal clippers
- Aquarium tongs
- Aquarium pumps
- Aquarium ultraviolet UV sterilizers
- Scaffolding
- Cordless animal trimmers
- Grooming rakes
- Animal muzzles
- Protein skimmers
- Algae scrapers
- Nitrate test kits
- Blow dryers
- Carbonate hardness test kits
- Animal crates
- General hardness GH test kits
- Aquarium filters
- pH test kits
- Personal computers
- Eye droppers
- Pet bathing brushes
- Animal nail files
- Animal handling gloves
- Siphon hoses
- Binocular light compound microscopes
- Stepladders
- Scissor lifts
- Slicker brushes
- Ammonia test kits
- Fish tanks
- Digital oxidation reduction potential ORP meters
- Shedding blades
- Pin brushes
- Underwater cameras
- Coat strippers
- Aquarium heaters
- Grooming tables
- K9 Bytes K9 Koordinator
- DaySmart Software 123Pet
- Appointment-Plus
- Microsoft Office
- Kennel Link
- Groomsoft
- Microsoft Excel
- Petschedule
- Groom Pro
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Mobile Dog Grooming Software mGroomer
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Access
- The Groomer's Write Hand
- Envision Pet Grooming
- CEEJS The Pet Groomer's Secretary