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