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