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Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
- Annual Median Wage$ 28,246$22,205
$39,425Annual NC Wage Range
Growth Rate
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- 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.
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 AnnualJob Growth +1.5%Job Opening 78Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or Majors
NC Workforce CredentialsPrivate Training Programs377439Change 62