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