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