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