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