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