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