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