Animal caretakers attend to or train animals. Working with pets and other nonfarm animals, these caretakers and trainers feed, groom, and exercise the animals or teach them to respond to human commands.
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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
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Job Growth +2.1%
Job Openings 233
Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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