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