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