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