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.

• Animal Caretaker
• Animal Keeper
• Animal-Nursery Worker
• Aquarist
• Dog Bather
• Dog Groomer
• Exerciser, Horse
• Horseshoer
• Lead Pony Rider
• Stable Attendant

• Adjust controls to regulate specified temperature and humidity of animal quarters, nurseries, or exhibit areas.
• Anesthetize and inoculate animals, according to instructions.
• Answer telephones and schedule appointments.
• Clean and disinfect surgical equipment.
• Clean, organize, and disinfect animal quarters such as pens, stables, cages, and yards, and animal equipment such as saddles and bridles.
• Collect and record animal information such as weight, size, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake.
• Discuss with clients their pets' grooming needs.
• 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.
• Find homes for stray or unwanted animals.
• Install, maintain, and repair animal care facility equipment such as infrared lights, feeding devices, and cages.
• 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.
• Order, unload, and store feed and supplies.
• 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.
• Respond to questions from patrons, and provide information about animals, such as behavior, habitat, breeding habits, or facility activities.
• Saddle and shoe animals.
• Sell pet food and supplies.
• Teach obedience classes.
• Train animals to perform certain tasks.
• Transfer animals between enclosures to facilitate breeding, birthing, shipping, or rearrangement of exhibits.

• administer injections
• administer medications or treatments
• build or repair pens, yards, or cages
• clean rooms or work areas
• examine animals to detect illness, disease, or injury
• feed or water animals
• groom animals
• identify animal species
• identify livestock characteristics
• lift or transport ill or injured patients
• maintain dental or medical records
• maintain records, reports, or files
• maintain safe environment for children
• mix paint, ingredients, or chemicals, according to specifications
• monitor timing or metering devices to regulate environmental conditions
• move materials or goods between work areas
• observe patient condition
• order or purchase supplies, materials, or equipment
• perform animal euthanasia
• recognize disease or parasites in animals
• train animals
• understand animal habits or needs
• use animal disease control techniques
• use health or sanitation standards
• use herbicides, fertilizers, pesticides or related products
• weigh patients