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