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