Animal Caretakers attend to animals. Working with pets and other nonfarm animals, these caretakers and trainers feed, groom, and exercise the animals.
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- Animal Caretakers
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
What do they typically do
- Anesthetize and inoculate animals, according to instructions
- Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions
- Exercise animals to maintain their physical and mental health
- Examine animals for signs of illness or injury
- Train animals to obey or to behave in a specific manner
- Monitor animals and record details of their diet, physical condition, and behavior
- Bathe animals, trim nails, clip hair, and attend to other grooming needs
- Clean equipment and animals' living spaces
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth +3.2%
Job Openings 3,184
Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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