How do they match: Animal Caretakers

  • Animal Health Technician

  • 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.

  • Advise pet owners on how to care for their pets' health.
  • Collect and record animal information, such as weight, size, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake.
  • Exercise animals to maintain their physical and mental health.
  • Provide treatment to sick or injured animals, or contact veterinarians to secure treatment.

  • Administer basic health care or medical treatments.
  • Confer with clients to discuss treatment plans or progress.
  • Document client health or progress.
  • Monitor health or behavior of people or animals.
  • Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers.