Animal Caretakers
Listed on 2026-10-07
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Animal / Pet Care, Veterinary
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.
What do they do?
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.
Education Required
These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
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- keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
- Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Top Skills For This Job
- Basic Skills
- keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
- Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Will There Be Jobs?
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
Are You On Track? Typical education needed:
High school diploma or equivalent High school diploma or equivalent Associate's degree Bachelor's degree 64% 14% 13%
Typical Daily Tasks
- Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.
- Provide treatment to sick or injured animals, or contact veterinarians to secure treatment.
- Examine and observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury.
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