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