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