Will “Animal Care Giver (ACG)” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔

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
• Zookeeper
• 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
• Animal Care Giver (ACG)

Tasks for “Animal Care Giver (ACG)”

• 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.
• Adjust controls to regulate specified temperature and humidity of animal quarters, nurseries, or exhibit areas.
• Collect and record animal information, such as weight, size, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake.
• Do facility laundry and clean, organize, maintain, and disinfect animal quarters, such as pens and stables, and equipment, such as saddles and bridles.
• Transfer animals between enclosures to facilitate breeding, birthing, shipping, or rearrangement of exhibits.
• Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.
• Clean and disinfect surgical equipment.
• Answer telephones and schedule appointments.
• Respond to questions from patrons, and provide information about animals, such as behavior, habitat, breeding habits, or facility activities.
• Order, unload, and store feed and supplies.
• Anesthetize and inoculate animals, according to instructions.
• Train animals to perform certain tasks.
• Discuss with clients their pets' grooming needs.
• Mix food, liquid formulas, medications, or food supplements according to instructions, prescriptions, and knowledge of animal species.
• Sell pet food and supplies.
• Exercise animals to maintain their physical and mental health.
• Perform animal grooming duties, such as washing, brushing, clipping, and trimming coats, cutting nails, and cleaning ears.
• Provide treatment to sick or injured animals, or contact veterinarians to secure treatment.
• Observe and caution children petting and feeding animals in designated areas to ensure the safety of humans and animals.
• Find homes for stray or unwanted animals.

Related Technology & Tools

• Grooming tables
• Animal nail clippers
• Animal muzzles
• pH test kits
• Air purifying respirators
• Nitrite test kits
• Benchtop electronic toploading balances
• Animal clippers
• Pet bathing brushes
• Wheeled forklifts
• Personal computers
• Blow dryers
• Animal nail grinders
• Animal harnesses
• Aquarium filters
• pH testers
• Scissor lifts
• Slings
• Aquarium tongs
• Grooming combs
• Self-contained underwater breathing apparatus SCUBA gear
• Handheld digital refractometers
• Scaffolding
• Pressure sprayers
• Digital oxidation reduction potential ORP meters
• Inflatable rubber motor boats
• Carbonate hardness test kits
• Stepladders
• Eye droppers
• Portable dissolved oxygen DO meters
• Slicker brushes
• Animal crates
• Aquarium heaters
• Animal handling sleeves
• Nitrate test kits
• Fish tanks
• Animal cages
• Underwater cameras
• Mat breakers
• Binocular light compound microscopes
• Grooming shears
• Cordless animal trimmers
• Spear guns
• Animal nail files
• Coat strippers
• Ammonia test kits
• Siphon hoses
• Aquarium pumps
• Animal handling gloves
• Protein skimmers
• General hardness GH test kits
• Cat grooming bags
• Aquarium ultraviolet UV sterilizers
• Hydraulic bucket lifts
• Shedding blades
• Grooming rakes
• Aquarium lighting
• Pin brushes
• Algae scrapers

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