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