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Nonfarm Animal Caretakers

Careers / Nonfarm Animal Caretakers

Summary 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.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Animal Care Giver (ACG)

2.	Animal Care Service Worker

3.	Animal Care Taker

4.	Animal Care Technician

5.	Animal Caregiver

6.	Animal Caretaker

7.	Animal Control Officer

8.	Animal Daycare Provider

9.	Animal Feeder

10.	Animal Groomer

11.	Animal Handler

12.	Animal Health Technician

13.	Animal Keeper

14.	Animal Laboratory Helper

15.	Animal Nursery Worker

16.	Animal Rehabilitator

17.	Animal Shelter Worker

18.	Animal Sitter

19.	Aquarist

20.	Aquarium Tank Attendant

21.	Aviculturist

22.	Bather

23.	Bird Raiser

24.	Bird Tender

25.	Canary Raiser

26.	Care Taker

27.	Caretaker

28.	Cat and Dog Bather

29.	Cat Sitter

30.	Cat, Dog, or Other Pet Groomer

31.	Dog Barber

32.	Dog Bather

33.	Dog Beautician

34.	Dog Boarder

35.	Dog Groomer

36.	Dog Hair Clipper

37.	Dog or Animal Sitter

38.	Dog Pound Attendant

39.	Dog Raiser

40.	Dog Sitter

41.	Dog Walker

42.	Doggy Daycare Activities Director

43.	Farrier

44.	Groomer

45.	Grooming Assistant

46.	Herpetologist

47.	Horse Exerciser

48.	Horse Groomer

49.	Horse Rider

50.	Horse Shoer

51.	Horseshoer

52.	Hostler

53.	Hot Walker

54.	Keeper

55.	Kennel Aide

56.	Kennel Assistant

57.	Kennel Attendant

58.	Kennel Helper

59.	Kennel Keeper

60.	Kennel Manager

61.	Kennel Operator

62.	Kennel Supervisor

63.	Kennel Technician

64.	Kennel Worker

65.	Lead Pony Rider

66.	Mice Raiser

67.	Mobile Pet Groomer

68.	Monkey Keeper

69.	Natural Science Curator

70.	Nonfarm Animal Caretaker

71.	Parakeet Raiser

72.	Pet Adoption Counselor

73.	Pet Care Assistant

74.	Pet Care Associate

75.	Pet Care Worker

76.	Pet Caretaker

77.	Pet Feeder

78.	Pet Groomer

79.	Pet Resort Concierge

80.	Pet Sitter

81.	Pet Stylist

82.	Plater

83.	Pound Attendant

84.	Pound Keeper

85.	Poundmaster

86.	Reptile Keeper

87.	Ringman

88.	Stable Attendant

89.	Stable Cleaner

90.	Stable Hand

91.	Stable Helper

92.	Stock Feeder

93.	Veterinary Technician

94.	Walker

95.	Wild Animal Caretaker

96.	Wildlife Rehabilitator

97.	Zoo Caretaker

98.	Zoo Keeper

99.	Zookeeper

Job Tasks

	Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions. Care for animals.

	Mix food, liquid formulas, medications, or food supplements according to instructions, prescriptions, and knowledge of animal species. Prepare foods or meals.

	Examine and observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury. Monitor health or behavior of people or animals.

	Provide treatment to sick or injured animals, or contact veterinarians to secure treatment. Administer basic health care or medical treatments.

	Do facility laundry and clean, organize, maintain, and disinfect animal quarters, such as pens and stables, and equipment, such as saddles and bridles. Perform housekeeping duties. Clean work areas or facilities. Maintain facilities.

	Collect and record animal information such as weight, size, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake. Document client health or progress.

	Perform animal grooming duties such as washing, brushing, clipping, and trimming coats, cutting nails, and cleaning ears. Care for animals.

	Answer telephones and schedule appointments. Schedule appointments. Perform administrative or clerical tasks.

	Adjust controls to regulate specified temperature and humidity of animal quarters, nurseries, or exhibit areas. Maintain facilities.

	Discuss with clients their pets' grooming needs. Discuss service options or needs with clients.

	Observe and caution children petting and feeding animals in designated areas to ensure the safety of humans and animals. Monitor patron activities to identify problems or potential problems. Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.

	Respond to questions from patrons, and provide information about animals, such as behavior, habitat, breeding habits, or facility activities. Respond to customer inquiries.

	Anesthetize and inoculate animals, according to instructions. Administer basic health care or medical treatments.

	Transfer animals between enclosures to facilitate breeding, birthing, shipping, or rearrangement of exhibits. Care for animals.

	Clean and disinfect surgical equipment. Clean tools or equipment.

	Exercise animals to maintain their physical and mental health. Care for animals.

	Install, maintain, and repair animal care facility equipment such as infrared lights, feeding devices, and cages. Maintain facilities.

	Find homes for stray or unwanted animals. Care for animals.

	Order, unload, and store feed and supplies. Maintain supply or equipment inventories. Order materials, supplies, or equipment.

	Train animals to perform certain tasks. Train animals.

	Sell pet food and supplies. Sell products or services.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Nature of the Work


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Animal Care and Service Workers
	Animal care and service workers provide care for animals. They feed, groom, bathe, and exercise pets and other nonfarm animals. Job tasks vary by position and place of work.

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Working Conditions


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Animal Care and Service Workers
	Animal care and service workers are employed in a variety of settings, including kennels, zoos, stables, animal shelters, pet stores, veterinary clinics, and aquariums. Some of the work may be physically or emotionally demanding, and the rate of work-related injuries and illnesses is higher than the national average.

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