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