Will “Pet Stylist” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔

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”

• Find homes for stray or unwanted animals.
• 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.
• Answer telephones and schedule appointments.
• Clean and disinfect surgical equipment.
• Transfer animals between enclosures to facilitate breeding, birthing, shipping, or rearrangement of exhibits.
• Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.
• Respond to questions from patrons, and provide information about animals, such as behavior, habitat, breeding habits, or facility activities.
• Provide treatment to sick or injured animals, or contact veterinarians to secure treatment.
• Perform animal grooming duties, such as washing, brushing, clipping, and trimming coats, cutting nails, and cleaning ears.
• Do facility laundry and clean, organize, maintain, and disinfect animal quarters, such as pens and stables, and equipment, such as saddles and bridles.
• Discuss with clients their pets' grooming needs.
• Exercise animals to maintain their physical and mental health.
• Observe and caution children petting and feeding animals in designated areas to ensure the safety of humans and animals.
• Collect and record animal information, such as weight, size, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake.
• Anesthetize and inoculate animals, according to instructions.
• Sell pet food and supplies.
• Train animals to perform certain tasks.
• Order, unload, and store feed and supplies.
• Examine and observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury.
• Install, maintain, and repair animal care facility equipment, such as infrared lights, feeding devices, and cages.

Related Technology & Tools

• Carbonate hardness test kits
• Aquarium tongs
• Fish tanks
• Stepladders
• Spear guns
• Animal muzzles
• Benchtop electronic toploading balances
• Siphon hoses
• Pet bathing brushes
• Slicker brushes
• Animal clippers
• Personal computers
• Inflatable rubber motor boats
• Animal cages
• Cordless animal trimmers
• pH test kits
• Air purifying respirators
• General hardness GH test kits
• Nitrate test kits
• Aquarium heaters
• Aquarium lighting
• Digital oxidation reduction potential ORP meters
• Blow dryers
• Grooming tables
• Slings
• Grooming rakes
• Coat strippers
• Algae scrapers
• Portable dissolved oxygen DO meters
• Animal nail files
• Cat grooming bags
• Animal handling sleeves
• Self-contained underwater breathing apparatus SCUBA gear
• Nitrite test kits
• Animal harnesses
• Grooming combs
• Binocular light compound microscopes
• Hydraulic bucket lifts
• Mat breakers
• Pin brushes
• Shedding blades
• Aquarium pumps
• Aquarium ultraviolet UV sterilizers
• Animal nail clippers
• Animal handling gloves
• Animal crates
• Aquarium filters
• Pressure sprayers
• Underwater cameras
• Scaffolding
• Handheld digital refractometers
• Animal nail grinders
• Grooming shears
• Ammonia test kits
• Wheeled forklifts
• pH testers
• Scissor lifts
• Protein skimmers
• Eye droppers

• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Excel
• Groom Pro
• Petschedule
• Groomsoft
• Microsoft Word
• CEEJS The Pet Groomer's Secretary
• DaySmart Software 123Pet
• Appointment-Plus
• K9 Bytes K9 Koordinator
• Microsoft Office
• Kennel Link
• Mobile Dog Grooming Software mGroomer
• Envision Pet Grooming
• Microsoft Access
• The Groomer's Write Hand