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