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