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