Animal Caretakers
O*NET Code: 39-2021.00
Education Level
Zone 2 - Some Prep
High school + some training
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.
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πΌ Also Known As
Animal Care AttendantAnimal Care Giver (ACG)Animal Care Service WorkerAnimal Care SpecialistAnimal Care TakerAnimal Care TechnicianAnimal CaregiverAnimal CaretakerAnimal Daycare ProviderAnimal FeederAnimal GroomerAnimal HandlerAnimal Health TechnicianAnimal KeeperAnimal Nursery WorkerAnimal RehabilitatorAnimal Shelter WorkerAnimal SitterAquaristAquarium Tank Attendant
β‘ Skills (6)
Monitoring3/100
Reading Comprehension3/100
Active Listening3/100
Coordination3/100
Service Orientation3/100
Judgment and Decision Making3/100
π Knowledge (0)
πͺ Abilities (0)
π§ Technologies & Tools (17)
π₯Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
π₯Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
π₯Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
π₯Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
π₯Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
π₯Microsoft Word
Word processing software
0CEEJS The Pet Groomer's Secretary
Data base user interface and query software
0DaySmart Software 123Pet
Data base user interface and query software
0DaySmart Software Appointment-Plus
Calendar and scheduling software
0Envision Pet Grooming
Data base user interface and query software
0Groom Pro
Calendar and scheduling software
0Groomsoft
Data base user interface and query software
0K9 Bytes K9 Koordinator
Data base user interface and query software
0Kennel Link
Data base user interface and query software
0Mobile Dog Grooming Software mGroomer
Calendar and scheduling software
0Petschedule
Calendar and scheduling software
0The Groomer's Write Hand
Data base user interface and query software
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