Nonfarm Animal Caretakers
- Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Median Yearly Income
$31,100
Most Common Education Level
High school diploma or less
Projected Job Growth
+13.17%
What do Nonfarm Animal Caretakers do?
Feed, water, groom, bathe, exercise, or otherwise provide care to promote and maintain the well-being of pets and other animals that are not raised for consumption, such as dogs, cats, race horses, 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.
Career Interests Areas
- Realistic
- Social
- Conventional
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Data on career profiles are based on information supplied by the O*NET Program, sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor, Employment, and Training Administration.