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