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