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Animal Caretakers
1
O*NET-SOC Title
Animal
Caretakers
26
Alternate Occupation Titles
Animal
Care
Attendant
Animal
Care
Giver
Animal
Care
Service Worker
Animal
Care
Specialist
Animal
Care
Taker
Animal
Care
Technician
Animal
Health
Technician
Animal
Caregiver
Animal
Caretaker
Animal
Daycare Provider
Animal
Feeder
Animal
Groomer
Animal
Handler
Animal
Keeper
Animal
Laboratory Helper
Animal
Nursery Worker
Animal
Rehabilitator
Animal
Shelter Worker
Animal
Sitter
Care
Assistant
Care
Taker
Pet
Care
Assistant
Pet
Care
Associate
Pet
Care
Specialist
Pet
Care
Worker
Wild
Animal
Caretaker
1
O*NET-SOC Description
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.
17
Tasks
Adjust controls to regulate specified temperature and humidity of
animal
quarters, nurseries, or exhibit areas.
Advise pet owners on how to
care
for their pets'
health.
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.
Do facility laundry and clean, organize, maintain, and disinfect
animal
quarters, such as pens and stables, and equipment, such as saddles and bridles.
Examine and observe
animals
to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury.
Exercise
animals
to maintain their physical and mental
health.
Feed and water
animals
according to schedules and feeding instructions.
Find homes for stray or unwanted
animals.
Install, maintain, and repair
animal
care
facility equipment, such as infrared lights, feeding devices, and cages.
Mix food, liquid formulas, medications, or food supplements according to instructions, prescriptions, and knowledge of
animal
species.
Observe and caution children petting and feeding
animals
in designated areas to ensure the safety of humans and
animals.
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.
Respond to questions from patrons, and provide information about
animals
, such as behavior, habitat, breeding habits, or facility activities.
Train
animals
to perform certain tasks.
Transfer
animals
between enclosures to facilitate breeding, birthing, shipping, or rearrangement of exhibits.
7
Detailed Work Activities
Care
for
animals.
Administer basic
health
care
or medical treatments.
Document client
health
or progress.
Monitor
health
or behavior of people or
animals.
Provide
care
for
animals.
Provide
health
and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers.
Train
animals.
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