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