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