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