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