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