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