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