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