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