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