Animal Caretakers

Feed, water, groom, bathe, exercise, or otherwise provide care to promote and maintain the well-being of pets and other animals that are not raised for consumption, such as dogs, cats, race horses, 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.

80 alternate job titles:

Animal Care Attendant Animal Care Giver (ACG) Animal Care Service Worker Animal Care Specialist Animal Care Taker Animal Care Technician Animal Caregiver Animal Caretaker Animal Daycare Provider Animal Feeder Animal Groomer Animal Handler Animal Health Technician Animal Keeper Animal Nursery Worker Animal Rehabilitator Animal Shelter Worker Animal Sitter Aquarist Aquarium Tank Attendant Aviculturist Bather Bird Raiser Bird Tender Canary Raiser Care Assistant Care Taker Caretaker Cat Bather Cat Groomer Cat Sitter Dog Barber Dog Bather Dog Beautician Dog Boarder Dog Daycare Attendant Dog Groomer Dog Hair Clipper Dog Pound Attendant Dog Raiser Dog Sitter Dog Walker Farrier Groomer Horseshoer Hot Walker Keeper Kennel Aide Kennel Assistant Kennel Attendant Kennel Helper Kennel Keeper Kennel Operator Kennel Technician (Kennel Tech) Kennel Worker Mice Raiser Monkey Keeper Parakeet Raiser Pet Care Associate Pet Care Specialist Pet Care Worker Pet Caretaker Pet Feeder Pet Groomer Pet Sitter Pet Specialist Pet Stylist Pony Rider Pound Attendant Pound Keeper Poundmaster Reptile Keeper Ringman Stock Feeder Walker Wild Animal Caretaker Wildlife Rehabilitator Zoo Caretaker Zoo Keeper Zookeeper
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Salary Information

Animal Caretakers: $33,470 (median) per year.

Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company


Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Daily Tasks & Responsibilities

Task Description Category
Care for animals. General
Schedule appointments. General
Perform administrative or clerical tasks. General
Respond to customer inquiries. General
Administer basic health care or medical treatments. General
Document client health or progress. General
Order materials, supplies, or equipment. General
Prepare foods or meals. General
Clean tools or equipment. General
Explain regulations, policies, or procedures. General
Train animals. General
Sell products or services. General
Clean facilities or work areas. General
Perform housekeeping duties. General
Provide care for animals. General
Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers. General
Monitor health or behavior of people or animals. Maintenance
Maintain supply or equipment inventories. Maintenance
Monitor patron activities to identify problems or potential problems. Maintenance
Maintain facilities. Maintenance
Discuss service options or needs with clients. Communication
Confer with clients to discuss treatment plans or progress. Communication
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    Technology Requirements

    Technology Description
    Microsoft Access Data base user interface and query software
    CEEJS The Pet Groomer's Secretary Data base user interface and query software
    DaySmart Software 123Pet Data base user interface and query software
    Envision Pet Grooming Data base user interface and query software
    Groomsoft Data base user interface and query software
    K9 Bytes K9 Koordinator Data base user interface and query software
    Kennel Link Data base user interface and query software
    The Groomer's Write Hand Data base user interface and query software
    Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software
    Microsoft Office software Office suite software
    Microsoft Outlook Electronic mail software
    Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation software
    Microsoft Word Word processing software
    DaySmart Software Appointment-Plus Calendar and scheduling software
    Groom Pro Calendar and scheduling software
    Mobile Dog Grooming Software mGroomer Calendar and scheduling software
    Petschedule Calendar and scheduling software
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      Relevant Certifications

      Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:

      Certification Issuing Organization Practice Test
      Board Certified in Animal Food Science American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists Not Available
      Certified Farrier American Farrier's Association Not Available
      Certified Journeyman Farrier American Farrier's Association Not Available
      Certified Journeyman Farrier - Educators Endorsement American Farrier's Association Not Available
      Certified Journeyman Farriers - Forging Endorsement American Farrier's Association Not Available
      Certified Journeyman Farriers - Therapeutic Endorsement American Farrier's Association Not Available
      Certified Manager of Animal Resources American Association for Laboratory Animal Science Not Available
      Certified Professional IACUC Administrator Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research Not Available
      Certified Professional Pet Sitter Pet Sitters International Not Available
      Certified Tradesman Farrier American Farrier's Association Not Available
      Equine Facility Manager Level 1 - Stable Worker Certified Horsemanship Association Not Available
      NACA ACO I National Animal Care and Control Association Not Available
      NACA ACO II National Animal Care and Control Association Not Available
      National Certified Master Groomer National Dog Groomers Association of America, Inc. Not Available
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