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