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