Will “Nonfarm Animal Caretakers” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔
82% Chance of Automation
“Nonfarm Animal Caretakers” 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
Also Known As…
- Pet Stylist
- 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 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 “Nonfarm Animal Caretakers”
- Examine and observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury.
- Provide treatment to sick or injured animals, or contact veterinarians to secure treatment.
- 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.
- Anesthetize and inoculate animals, according to instructions.
- Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.
- Answer telephones and schedule appointments.
- Sell pet food and supplies.
- Order, unload, and store feed and supplies.
- Clean and disinfect surgical equipment.
- 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.
- Observe and caution children petting and feeding animals in designated areas to ensure the safety of humans and animals.
- Adjust controls to regulate specified temperature and humidity of animal quarters, nurseries, or exhibit areas.
- Discuss with clients their pets' grooming needs.
- Train animals to perform certain tasks.
- 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.
- Mix food, liquid formulas, medications, or food supplements according to instructions, prescriptions, and knowledge of animal species.
- Transfer animals between enclosures to facilitate breeding, birthing, shipping, or rearrangement of exhibits.
- Install, maintain, and repair animal care facility equipment, such as infrared lights, feeding devices, and cages.
Related Technology & Tools
- Aquarium heaters
- Aquarium pumps
- Animal harnesses
- Aquarium ultraviolet UV sterilizers
- Shedding blades
- Grooming rakes
- Algae scrapers
- Handheld digital refractometers
- Air purifying respirators
- Slicker brushes
- Grooming tables
- Blow dryers
- Fish tanks
- Portable dissolved oxygen DO meters
- Animal muzzles
- Benchtop electronic toploading balances
- Animal handling gloves
- Ammonia test kits
- Mat breakers
- Spear guns
- Aquarium tongs
- Grooming shears
- Cat grooming bags
- Animal nail grinders
- Slings
- Animal nail files
- Carbonate hardness test kits
- Stepladders
- Wheeled forklifts
- Coat strippers
- Aquarium lighting
- Animal crates
- Pressure sprayers
- Cordless animal trimmers
- Hydraulic bucket lifts
- Animal cages
- Siphon hoses
- Eye droppers
- Binocular light compound microscopes
- General hardness GH test kits
- Aquarium filters
- Self-contained underwater breathing apparatus SCUBA gear
- Nitrate test kits
- Animal handling sleeves
- Pet bathing brushes
- Personal computers
- Nitrite test kits
- Animal clippers
- pH test kits
- Inflatable rubber motor boats
- Animal nail clippers
- Digital oxidation reduction potential ORP meters
- Scissor lifts
- Grooming combs
- Scaffolding
- Pin brushes
- Underwater cameras
- Protein skimmers
- pH testers
- K9 Bytes K9 Koordinator
- Mobile Dog Grooming Software mGroomer
- The Groomer's Write Hand
- Kennel Link
- Groomsoft
- Envision Pet Grooming
- Groom Pro
- Petschedule
- CEEJS The Pet Groomer's Secretary
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Excel
- Appointment-Plus
- DaySmart Software 123Pet