(Career Asssessments, Exploration & Counselling)
Career: Nonfarm Animal Caretakers
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.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
94
|
Clean, organize, and disinfect animal quarters such as pens, stables, cages, and yards, and animal equipment such as saddles and bridles. |
91
|
Respond to questions from patrons, and provide information about animals, such as behavior, habitat, breeding habits, or facility activities. |
88
|
Examine and observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury. |
84
|
Answer telephones and schedule appointments. |
82
|
Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions. |
77
|
Perform animal grooming duties such as washing, brushing, clipping, and trimming coats, cutting nails, and cleaning ears. |
74
|
Provide treatment to sick or injured animals, or contact veterinarians to secure treatment. |
73
|
Order, unload, and store feed and supplies. |
69
|
Exercise animals to maintain their physical and mental health. |
68
|
Collect and record animal information such as weight, size, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake. |
66
|
Mix food, liquid formulas, medications, or food supplements according to instructions, prescriptions, and knowledge of animal species. |
64
|
Install, maintain, and repair animal care facility equipment such as infrared lights, feeding devices, and cages. |
63
|
Discuss with clients their pets' grooming needs. |
61
|
Find homes for stray or unwanted animals. |
60
|
Transfer animals between enclosures to facilitate breeding, birthing, shipping, or rearrangement of exhibits. |
59
|
Observe and caution children petting and feeding animals in designated areas to ensure the safety of humans and animals. |
56
|
Adjust controls to regulate specified temperature and humidity of animal quarters, nurseries, or exhibit areas. |
28
|
Train animals to perform certain tasks. |
26
|
Anesthetize and inoculate animals, according to instructions. |
20
|
Sell pet food and supplies. |
19
|
Clean and disinfect surgical equipment. |
12
|
Teach obedience classes. |
12
|
Saddle and shoe animals. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
80
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
67
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
67
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
62
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
59
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
58
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
58
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
58
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
57
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
56
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
55
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
51
|
Getting Information
|
49
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
48
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
47
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
47
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
45
|
Processing Information
|
44
|
Thinking Creatively
|
43
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
41
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
40
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
40
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
39
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
38
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
38
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
37
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
37
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
37
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
36
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
33
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
33
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
30
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
30
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
29
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
28
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
25
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
20
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
19
|
Interacting With Computers
|
19
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
18
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
11
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|