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.

Other names for Nonfarm Animal Caretakers: Animal Care Giver (ACG), Animal Care Service Worker, Animal Care Taker, Animal Care Technician, Animal Caregiver, Animal Caretaker, Animal Control Officer, Animal Daycare Provider, Animal Feeder, Animal Groomer, Animal Handler, Animal Keeper, Animal Laboratory Helper, Animal Nursery Worker, Animal Shelter Worker, Aquarist, Aquarium Tank Attendant, Bird Tender, Care Taker, Caretaker, Cat and Dog Bather, Cat, Dog, or Other Pet Groomer, Dog Barber, Dog Bather, Dog Beautician, Dog Boarder, Dog Groomer, Dog Hair Clipper, Dog or Animal Sitter, Dog Pound Attendant, Farrier, Groomer, Horse Exerciser, Horse Groomer, Horse Rider, Horse Shoer, Horseshoer, Hostler, Hot Walker, Keeper, Kennel Aide, Kennel Assistant, Kennel Attendant, Kennel Helper, Kennel Keeper, Kennel Manager, Kennel Operator, Kennel Supervisor, Kennel Technician, Kennel Worker, Lead Pony Rider, Mice Raiser, Monkey Keeper, Pet Adoption Counselor, Pet Care Worker, Pet Caretaker, Pet Feeder, Pet Groomer, Pet Sitter, Pet Stylist, Plater, Pound Attendant, Pound Keeper, Poundmaster, Reptile Keeper, Ringman, Stable Attendant, Stable Cleaner, Stable Hand, Stable Helper, Stock Feeder, Veterinary Technician, Wild Animal Caretaker, Wildlife Rehabilitator, Zoo Caretaker, Zoo Keeper, Zookeeper,

• Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.
• Clean, organize, and disinfect animal quarters such as pens, stables, cages, and yards, and animal equipment such as saddles and bridles.
• Answer telephones and schedule appointments.
• Examine and observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury.
• Respond to questions from patrons, and provide information about animals, such as behavior, habitat, breeding habits, or facility activities.
• Provide treatment to sick or injured animals, or contact veterinarians to secure treatment.
• Collect and record animal information such as weight, size, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake.
• Perform animal grooming duties such as washing, brushing, clipping, and trimming coats, cutting nails, and cleaning ears.
• Exercise animals to maintain their physical and mental health.
• Order, unload, and store feed and supplies.
• Mix food, liquid formulas, medications, or food supplements according to instructions, prescriptions, and knowledge of animal species.
• Clean and disinfect surgical equipment.
• Discuss with clients their pets' grooming needs.
• Observe and caution children petting and feeding animals in designated areas to ensure the safety of humans and animals.
• Find homes for stray or unwanted animals.
• Adjust controls to regulate specified temperature and humidity of animal quarters, nurseries, or exhibit areas.
• Anesthetize and inoculate animals, according to instructions.
• Transfer animals between enclosures to facilitate breeding, birthing, shipping, or rearrangement of exhibits.
• Install, maintain, and repair animal care facility equipment such as infrared lights, feeding devices, and cages.
• Train animals to perform certain tasks.
• Teach obedience classes.
• Sell pet food and supplies.
• Saddle and shoe animals.