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