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