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