How do they match: Animal Caretakers

  • Animal Health Technician
  • Animal Care Service Worker
  • Animal Nursery Worker
  • Animal Shelter Worker
  • Kennel Worker
  • Pet Care Worker

  • 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.

  • Advise pet owners on how to care for their pets' health.
  • Collect and record animal information, such as weight, size, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake.
  • Exercise animals to maintain their physical and mental health.
  • Mix food, liquid formulas, medications, or food supplements according to instructions, prescriptions, and knowledge of animal species.

  • Administer basic health care or medical treatments.
  • Clean facilities or work areas.
  • Document client health or progress.
  • Monitor health or behavior of people or animals.
  • Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers.