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