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