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