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