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