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