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