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