How do they match: Animal Caretakers

  • 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.

  • Install, maintain, and repair animal care facility equipment, such as infrared lights, feeding devices, and cages.
  • Clean and disinfect surgical equipment.
  • Do facility laundry and clean, organize, maintain, and disinfect animal quarters, such as pens and stables, and equipment, such as saddles and bridles.

  • Clean tools or equipment.
  • Maintain supply or equipment inventories.
  • Order materials, supplies, or equipment.