# 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. - Code: 39-2021.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 39-2021) - Family: [Personal Care & Service](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-39), one of its 34 occupations - Tasks: 22 tasks (11 core and 11 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/39-2021.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/39-2021.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions. Core task · Task 5072 · Rated by 109 people who do the job, August 2019 2. Provide treatment to sick or injured animals, or contact veterinarians to secure treatment. Core task · Task 5077 · Rated by 109 people who do the job, August 2019 3. Examine and observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury. Core task · Task 5075 · Rated by 110 people who do the job, August 2019 4. Mix food, liquid formulas, medications, or food supplements according to instructions, prescriptions, and knowledge of animal species. Core task · Task 5082 · Rated by 110 people who do the job, August 2019 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 task · Task 20132 · Rated by 108 people who do the job, August 2019 6. Exercise animals to maintain their physical and mental health. Core task · Task 5080 · Rated by 109 people who do the job, August 2019 7. Collect and record animal information, such as weight, size, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake. Core task · Task 5078 · Rated by 110 people who do the job, August 2019 8. Respond to questions from patrons, and provide information about animals, such as behavior, habitat, breeding habits, or facility activities. Core task · Task 5076 · Rated by 108 people who do the job, August 2019 9. Answer telephones and schedule appointments. Core task · Task 5074 · Rated by 108 people who do the job, August 2019 10. Advise pet owners on how to care for their pets' health. Core task · Task 21150 · Rated by 107 people who do the job, August 2019 11. Perform animal grooming duties, such as washing, brushing, clipping, and trimming coats, cutting nails, and cleaning ears. Core task · Task 5079 · Rated by 109 people who do the job, August 2019 12. Observe and caution children petting and feeding animals in designated areas to ensure the safety of humans and animals. Supplemental task · Task 5085 · Rated by 107 people who do the job, August 2019 13. Clean and disinfect surgical equipment. Supplemental task · Task 5083 · Rated by 109 people who do the job, August 2019 14. Find homes for stray or unwanted animals. Supplemental task · Task 5086 · Rated by 108 people who do the job, August 2019 15. Discuss with clients their pets' grooming needs. Supplemental task · Task 5084 · Rated by 108 people who do the job, August 2019 16. Transfer animals between enclosures to facilitate breeding, birthing, shipping, or rearrangement of exhibits. Supplemental task · Task 5089 · Rated by 110 people who do the job, August 2019 17. Adjust controls to regulate specified temperature and humidity of animal quarters, nurseries, or exhibit areas. Supplemental task · Task 5087 · Rated by 109 people who do the job, August 2019 18. Anesthetize and inoculate animals, according to instructions. Supplemental task · Task 5088 · Rated by 108 people who do the job, August 2019 19. Install, maintain, and repair animal care facility equipment, such as infrared lights, feeding devices, and cages. Supplemental task · Task 5090 · Rated by 109 people who do the job, August 2019 20. Train animals to perform certain tasks. Supplemental task · Task 5091 · Rated by 110 people who do the job, August 2019 21. Order, unload, and store feed and supplies. Supplemental task · Task 5081 · Rated by 110 people who do the job, August 2019 22. Sell pet food and supplies. 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