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