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