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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.

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22 tasks11 core, 11 supplemental
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Personal Care & ServiceOne of its 34 occupations
Code
39-2021.00SOC 2018: 39-2021

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11 core tasks and 11 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.

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Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all

  1. Task 1. Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.Core taskTask 5072Rated by 109 people who do the job, August 2019
  2. Task 2. Provide treatment to sick or injured animals, or contact veterinarians to secure treatment.Core taskTask 5077Rated by 109 people who do the job, August 2019
  3. Task 3. Examine and observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury.Core taskTask 5075Rated by 110 people who do the job, August 2019
  4. Task 4. Mix food, liquid formulas, medications, or food supplements according to instructions, prescriptions, and knowledge of animal species.Core taskTask 5082Rated by 110 people who do the job, August 2019
  5. Task 5. Do facility laundry and clean, organize, maintain, and disinfect animal quarters, such as pens and stables, and equipment, such as saddles and bridles.Core taskTask 20132Rated by 108 people who do the job, August 2019
  6. Task 6. Exercise animals to maintain their physical and mental health.Core taskTask 5080Rated by 109 people who do the job, August 2019
  7. Task 7. Collect and record animal information, such as weight, size, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake.Core taskTask 5078Rated by 110 people who do the job, August 2019
  8. Task 8. Respond to questions from patrons, and provide information about animals, such as behavior, habitat, breeding habits, or facility activities.Core taskTask 5076Rated by 108 people who do the job, August 2019
  9. Task 9. Answer telephones and schedule appointments.Core taskTask 5074Rated by 108 people who do the job, August 2019
  10. Task 10. Advise pet owners on how to care for their pets' health.Core taskTask 21150Rated by 107 people who do the job, August 2019
  11. Task 11. Perform animal grooming duties, such as washing, brushing, clipping, and trimming coats, cutting nails, and cleaning ears.Core taskTask 5079Rated by 109 people who do the job, August 2019
  12. Task 12. Observe and caution children petting and feeding animals in designated areas to ensure the safety of humans and animals.Supplemental taskTask 5085Rated by 107 people who do the job, August 2019
  13. Task 13. Clean and disinfect surgical equipment.Supplemental taskTask 5083Rated by 109 people who do the job, August 2019
  14. Task 14. Find homes for stray or unwanted animals.Supplemental taskTask 5086Rated by 108 people who do the job, August 2019
  15. Task 15. Discuss with clients their pets' grooming needs.Supplemental taskTask 5084Rated by 108 people who do the job, August 2019
  16. Task 16. Transfer animals between enclosures to facilitate breeding, birthing, shipping, or rearrangement of exhibits.Supplemental taskTask 5089Rated by 110 people who do the job, August 2019
  17. Task 17. Adjust controls to regulate specified temperature and humidity of animal quarters, nurseries, or exhibit areas.Supplemental taskTask 5087Rated by 109 people who do the job, August 2019
  18. Task 18. Anesthetize and inoculate animals, according to instructions.Supplemental taskTask 5088Rated by 108 people who do the job, August 2019
  19. Task 19. Install, maintain, and repair animal care facility equipment, such as infrared lights, feeding devices, and cages.Supplemental taskTask 5090Rated by 109 people who do the job, August 2019
  20. Task 20. Train animals to perform certain tasks.Supplemental taskTask 5091Rated by 110 people who do the job, August 2019
  21. Task 21. Order, unload, and store feed and supplies.Supplemental taskTask 5081Rated by 110 people who do the job, August 2019
  22. Task 22. Sell pet food and supplies.Supplemental taskTask 5093Rated by 107 people who do the job, August 2019

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    O*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
  2. Classification
    Standard Occupational Classification 2018, 39-2021
  3. License
    CC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
  4. Changed by us
    Nothing.

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