- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Feed, water, groom, bathe, exercise, or otherwise care for pets and other nonfarm animals, such as dogs, cats, 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.
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers spend a lot of their time Handling and Moving Objects. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Problem Sensitivity, and Speech Recognition. Nonfarm Animal Caretakers are typically characterized as being Realistic and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Customer and Personal Service, English Language, and Administration and Management and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Speaking.
Work Activities
Handling and Moving Objects
Performing General Physical Activities
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Getting Information
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Assisting and Caring for Others
Coaching and Developing Others
Processing Information
Thinking Creatively
Documenting/Recording Information
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Analyzing Data or Information
Scheduling Work and Activities
Selling or Influencing Others
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Training and Teaching Others
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Performing Administrative Activities
Developing and Building Teams
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Controlling Machines and Processes
Interacting With Computers
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Staffing Organizational Units
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Abilities
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Problem Sensitivity
Speech Recognition
Static Strength
Speech Clarity
Written Comprehension
Category Flexibility
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Trunk Strength
Inductive Reasoning
Deductive Reasoning
Information Ordering
Far Vision
Near Vision
Flexibility of Closure
Extent Flexibility
Written Expression
Speed of Closure
Multilimb Coordination
Selective Attention
Control Precision
Visualization
Finger Dexterity
Originality
Auditory Attention
Stamina
Time Sharing
Number Facility
Gross Body Coordination
Perceptual Speed
Fluency of Ideas
Depth Perception
Reaction Time
Manual Dexterity
Visual Color Discrimination
Speed of Limb Movement
Hearing Sensitivity
Mathematical Reasoning
Response Orientation
Memorization
Dynamic Strength
Spatial Orientation
Night Vision
Rate Control
Glare Sensitivity
Gross Body Equilibrium
Sound Localization
Peripheral Vision
Interests
Realistic
Conventional
Social
Enterprising
Investigative
Artistic
Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
English Language
Administration and Management
Public Safety and Security
Psychology
Clerical
Education and Training
Mathematics
Sales and Marketing
Mechanical
Biology
Communications and Media
Production and Processing
Computers and Electronics
Medicine and Dentistry
Law and Government
Economics and Accounting
Personnel and Human Resources
Telecommunications
Chemistry
Transportation
Wages
Alaska
$30,210
District of Columbia
$30,100
Hawaii
$28,880
Massachusetts
$22,610
New York
$22,040
Maryland
$22,030
Vermont
$21,700
Washington
$21,690
Connecticut
$21,490
New Jersey
$21,310
California
$21,110
Louisiana
$20,860
Illinois
$20,430
Oregon
$20,250
Rhode Island
$20,170
New Hampshire
$20,130
Florida
$20,010
New Mexico
$19,990
Colorado
$19,480
Kentucky
$19,370
Nevada
$19,310
Wyoming
$19,280
Maine
$19,270
Utah
$19,240
Delaware
$19,230
Virginia
$19,190
Nebraska
$19,110
Missouri
$18,980
Georgia
$18,880
Arizona
$18,870
Kansas
$18,820
Michigan
$18,810
Minnesota
$18,790
Idaho
$18,750
North Carolina
$18,740
Pennsylvania
$18,640
Wisconsin
$18,580
Ohio
$18,570
Texas
$18,550
North Dakota
$18,480
South Carolina
$18,470
South Dakota
$18,400
Tennessee
$18,380
Montana
$18,320
Iowa
$18,300
Oklahoma
$18,190
Mississippi
$18,130
Indiana
$18,010
Alabama
$17,990
Arkansas
$17,910
West Virginia
$17,780
Puerto Rico
$17,140
Skills
Reading Comprehension
Speaking
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Service Orientation
Monitoring
Judgment and Decision Making
Instructing
Learning Strategies
Writing
Complex Problem Solving
Social Perceptiveness
Active Learning
Time Management
Coordination
Negotiation
Persuasion
Management of Personnel Resources
Systems Evaluation
Systems Analysis
Mathematics
Operation Monitoring
Management of Material Resources
Science
Quality Control Analysis
Operation and Control
Troubleshooting
Management of Financial Resources
Technology Design
Equipment Maintenance
Installation
Repairing
Equipment Selection
Work Values
Relationships
Support
Independence
Achievement
Working Conditions
Recognition
Work Styles
Dependability
Cooperation
Integrity
Attention to Detail
Self Control
Independence
Stress Tolerance
Adaptability/Flexibility
Initiative
Concern for Others
Persistence
Social Orientation
Achievement/Effort
Innovation
Leadership
Analytical Thinking
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Face-to-Face Discussions
Freedom to Make Decisions
Contact With Others
Telephone
Frequency of Decision Making
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Spend Time Standing
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Contaminants
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Physical Proximity
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Walking and Running
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Deal With External Customers
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Consequence of Error
Letters and Memos
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Time Pressure
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Coordinate or Lead Others
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Level of Competition
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Duration of Typical Work Week
Public Speaking
Spend Time Sitting
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Electronic Mail
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Degree of Automation
Work Schedules
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to High Places
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Every day-
Face-to-Face Discussions
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Telephone
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Letters and Memos
Time Pressure
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Public Speaking
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Radiation
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
-Limited freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Limited responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Sitting
-Never-
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Electronic Mail
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to High Places
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Public Speaking
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Time Pressure
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Telephone
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Walking and Running
Face-to-Face Discussions
Spend Time Standing
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Time Pressure
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Face-to-Face Discussions
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Telephone
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Outdoors, Under Cover
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Contaminants
Electronic Mail
Exposed to High Places
Frequency of Decision Making
Public Speaking
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Frequency of Decision Making
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Time Pressure
Exposed to Contaminants
Letters and Memos
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Electronic Mail
Frequency of Conflict Situations
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Telephone
Face-to-Face Discussions
Public Speaking
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Radiation
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to High Places
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Public Speaking
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Contaminants
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Letters and Memos
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Outdoors, Under Cover
Telephone
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Radiation
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Time Pressure
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.
Clean, organize, and disinfect animal quarters such as pens, stables, cages, and yards, and animal equipment such as saddles and bridles.
Answer telephones and schedule appointments.
Examine and observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury.
Respond to questions from patrons, and provide information about animals, such as behavior, habitat, breeding habits, or facility activities.
Provide treatment to sick or injured animals, or contact veterinarians to secure treatment.
Collect and record animal information such as weight, size, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake.
Perform animal grooming duties such as washing, brushing, clipping, and trimming coats, cutting nails, and cleaning ears.
Exercise animals to maintain their physical and mental health.
Order, unload, and store feed and supplies.
- Importance Supplemental-
Mix food, liquid formulas, medications, or food supplements according to instructions, prescriptions, and knowledge of animal species.
Clean and disinfect surgical equipment.
Discuss with clients their pets' grooming needs.
Observe and caution children petting and feeding animals in designated areas to ensure the safety of humans and animals.
Find homes for stray or unwanted animals.
Adjust controls to regulate specified temperature and humidity of animal quarters, nurseries, or exhibit areas.
Anesthetize and inoculate animals, according to instructions.
Transfer animals between enclosures to facilitate breeding, birthing, shipping, or rearrangement of exhibits.
Install, maintain, and repair animal care facility equipment such as infrared lights, feeding devices, and cages.
Train animals to perform certain tasks.
Teach obedience classes.
Sell pet food and supplies.
Saddle and shoe animals.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Clean, organize, and disinfect animal quarters such as pens, stables, cages, and yards, and animal equipment such as saddles and bridles.
Respond to questions from patrons, and provide information about animals, such as behavior, habitat, breeding habits, or facility activities.
Examine and observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury.
Answer telephones and schedule appointments.
Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.
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.
Order, unload, and store feed and supplies.
Exercise animals to maintain their physical and mental health.
Collect and record animal information such as weight, size, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Mix food, liquid formulas, medications, or food supplements according to instructions, prescriptions, and knowledge of animal species.
Install, maintain, and repair animal care facility equipment such as infrared lights, feeding devices, and cages.
Discuss with clients their pets' grooming needs.
Find homes for stray or unwanted animals.
Transfer animals between enclosures to facilitate breeding, birthing, shipping, or rearrangement of exhibits.
Observe and caution children petting and feeding animals in designated areas to ensure the safety of humans and animals.
Adjust controls to regulate specified temperature and humidity of animal quarters, nurseries, or exhibit areas.
Train animals to perform certain tasks.
Anesthetize and inoculate animals, according to instructions.
Sell pet food and supplies.
Clean and disinfect surgical equipment.
Teach obedience classes.
Saddle and shoe animals.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.
Clean, organize, and disinfect animal quarters such as pens, stables, cages, and yards, and animal 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.
Respond to questions from patrons, and provide information about animals, such as behavior, habitat, breeding habits, or facility activities.
Collect and record animal information such as weight, size, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake.
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.
Answer telephones and schedule appointments.
Order, unload, and store feed and supplies.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Transfer animals between enclosures to facilitate breeding, birthing, shipping, or rearrangement of exhibits.
Saddle and shoe animals.
Adjust controls to regulate specified temperature and humidity of animal quarters, nurseries, or exhibit areas.
Observe and caution children petting and feeding animals in designated areas to ensure the safety of humans and animals.
Clean and disinfect surgical equipment.
Train animals to perform certain tasks.
Mix food, liquid formulas, medications, or food supplements according to instructions, prescriptions, and knowledge of animal species.
Discuss with clients their pets' grooming needs.
Install, maintain, and repair animal care facility equipment such as infrared lights, feeding devices, and cages.
Find homes for stray or unwanted animals.
Sell pet food and supplies.
Anesthetize and inoculate animals, according to instructions.
Teach obedience classes.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Answer telephones and schedule appointments.
Respond to questions from patrons, and provide information about animals, such as behavior, habitat, breeding habits, or facility activities.
Perform animal grooming duties such as washing, brushing, clipping, and trimming coats, cutting nails, and cleaning ears.
Collect and record animal information such as weight, size, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake.
Examine and observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury.
Clean, organize, and disinfect animal quarters such as pens, stables, cages, and yards, and animal equipment such as saddles and bridles.
Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.
Exercise animals to maintain their physical and mental health.
Provide treatment to sick or injured animals, or contact veterinarians to secure treatment.
Order, unload, and store feed and supplies.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Find homes for stray or unwanted animals.
Anesthetize and inoculate animals, according to instructions.
Discuss with clients their pets' grooming needs.
Transfer animals between enclosures to facilitate breeding, birthing, shipping, or rearrangement of exhibits.
Clean and disinfect surgical equipment.
Mix food, liquid formulas, medications, or food supplements according to instructions, prescriptions, and knowledge of animal species.
Sell pet food and supplies.
Install, maintain, and repair animal care facility equipment such as infrared lights, feeding devices, and cages.
Adjust controls to regulate specified temperature and humidity of animal quarters, nurseries, or exhibit areas.
Observe and caution children petting and feeding animals in designated areas to ensure the safety of humans and animals.
Train animals to perform certain tasks.
Teach obedience classes.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Order, unload, and store feed and supplies.
Provide treatment to sick or injured animals, or contact veterinarians to secure treatment.
Perform animal grooming duties such as washing, brushing, clipping, and trimming coats, cutting nails, and cleaning ears.
Exercise animals to maintain their physical and mental health.
Collect and record animal information such as weight, size, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake.
Examine and observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury.
Respond to questions from patrons, and provide information about animals, such as behavior, habitat, breeding habits, or facility activities.
Clean, organize, and disinfect animal quarters such as pens, stables, cages, and yards, and animal equipment such as saddles and bridles.
Answer telephones and schedule appointments.
Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Train animals to perform certain tasks.
Install, maintain, and repair animal care facility equipment such as infrared lights, feeding devices, and cages.
Teach obedience classes.
Adjust controls to regulate specified temperature and humidity of animal quarters, nurseries, or exhibit areas.
Find homes for stray or unwanted animals.
Sell pet food and supplies.
Observe and caution children petting and feeding animals in designated areas to ensure the safety of humans and animals.
Discuss with clients their pets' grooming needs.
Transfer animals between enclosures to facilitate breeding, birthing, shipping, or rearrangement of exhibits.
Anesthetize and inoculate animals, according to instructions.
Clean and disinfect surgical equipment.
Mix food, liquid formulas, medications, or food supplements according to instructions, prescriptions, and knowledge of animal species.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Order, unload, and store feed and supplies.
Provide treatment to sick or injured animals, or contact veterinarians to secure treatment.
Perform animal grooming duties such as washing, brushing, clipping, and trimming coats, cutting nails, and cleaning ears.
Exercise animals to maintain their physical and mental health.
Respond to questions from patrons, and provide information about animals, such as behavior, habitat, breeding habits, or facility activities.
Answer telephones and schedule appointments.
Clean, organize, and disinfect animal quarters such as pens, stables, cages, and yards, and animal equipment such as saddles and bridles.
Examine and observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury.
Collect and record animal information such as weight, size, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake.
Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Sell pet food and supplies.
Clean and disinfect surgical equipment.
Saddle and shoe animals.
Install, maintain, and repair animal care facility equipment such as infrared lights, feeding devices, and cages.
Train animals to perform certain tasks.
Mix food, liquid formulas, medications, or food supplements according to instructions, prescriptions, and knowledge of animal species.
Discuss with clients their pets' grooming needs.
Observe and caution children petting and feeding animals in designated areas to ensure the safety of humans and animals.
Adjust controls to regulate specified temperature and humidity of animal quarters, nurseries, or exhibit areas.
Anesthetize and inoculate animals, according to instructions.
Transfer animals between enclosures to facilitate breeding, birthing, shipping, or rearrangement of exhibits.
Find homes for stray or unwanted animals.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Provide treatment to sick or injured animals, or contact veterinarians to secure treatment.
Collect and record animal information such as weight, size, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake.
Order, unload, and store feed and supplies.
Examine and observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury.
Perform animal grooming duties such as washing, brushing, clipping, and trimming coats, cutting nails, and cleaning ears.
Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.
Clean, organize, and disinfect animal quarters such as pens, stables, cages, and yards, and animal equipment such as saddles and bridles.
Answer telephones and schedule appointments.
Exercise animals to maintain their physical and mental health.
Respond to questions from patrons, and provide information about animals, such as behavior, habitat, breeding habits, or facility activities.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Find homes for stray or unwanted animals.
Teach obedience classes.
Install, maintain, and repair animal care facility equipment such as infrared lights, feeding devices, and cages.
Observe and caution children petting and feeding animals in designated areas to ensure the safety of humans and animals.
Clean and disinfect surgical equipment.
Train animals to perform certain tasks.
Mix food, liquid formulas, medications, or food supplements according to instructions, prescriptions, and knowledge of animal species.
Transfer animals between enclosures to facilitate breeding, birthing, shipping, or rearrangement of exhibits.
Adjust controls to regulate specified temperature and humidity of animal quarters, nurseries, or exhibit areas.
Discuss with clients their pets' grooming needs.
Sell pet food and supplies.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.
Exercise animals to maintain their physical and mental health.
Collect and record animal information such as weight, size, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake.
Clean, organize, and disinfect animal quarters such as pens, stables, cages, and yards, and animal equipment such as saddles and bridles.
Respond to questions from patrons, and provide information about animals, such as behavior, habitat, breeding habits, or facility activities.
Examine and observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury.
Provide treatment to sick or injured animals, or contact veterinarians to secure treatment.
Answer telephones and schedule appointments.
Perform animal grooming duties such as washing, brushing, clipping, and trimming coats, cutting nails, and cleaning ears.
Order, unload, and store feed and supplies.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
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.
Sell pet food and supplies.
Discuss with clients their pets' grooming needs.
Adjust controls to regulate specified temperature and humidity of animal quarters, nurseries, or exhibit areas.
Anesthetize and inoculate animals, according to instructions.
Transfer animals between enclosures to facilitate breeding, birthing, shipping, or rearrangement of exhibits.
Find homes for stray or unwanted animals.
Train animals to perform certain tasks.
Install, maintain, and repair animal care facility equipment such as infrared lights, feeding devices, and cages.
Clean and disinfect surgical equipment.
Teach obedience classes.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Collect and record animal information such as weight, size, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake.
Provide treatment to sick or injured animals, or contact veterinarians to secure treatment.
Order, unload, and store feed and supplies.
Answer telephones and schedule appointments.
Clean, organize, and disinfect animal quarters such as pens, stables, cages, and yards, and animal 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.
Perform animal grooming duties such as washing, brushing, clipping, and trimming coats, cutting nails, and cleaning ears.
Respond to questions from patrons, and provide information about animals, such as behavior, habitat, breeding habits, or facility activities.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Clean and disinfect surgical equipment.
Find homes for stray or unwanted animals.
Anesthetize and inoculate animals, according to instructions.
Sell pet food and supplies.
Adjust controls to regulate specified temperature and humidity of animal quarters, nurseries, or exhibit areas.
Install, maintain, and repair animal care facility equipment such as infrared lights, feeding devices, and cages.
Train animals to perform certain tasks.
Teach obedience classes.
Saddle and shoe animals.
Observe and caution children petting and feeding animals in designated areas to ensure the safety of humans and animals.
Discuss with clients their pets' grooming needs.
Mix food, liquid formulas, medications, or food supplements according to instructions, prescriptions, and knowledge of animal species.
Transfer animals between enclosures to facilitate breeding, birthing, shipping, or rearrangement of exhibits.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
-Required Level of Education-
Less than a High School Diploma
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses