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