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.

  • Adjust controls to regulate specified temperature and humidity of animal quarters, nurseries, or exhibit areas.
  • Observe and caution children petting and feeding animals in designated areas to ensure the safety of humans and animals.
  • Transfer animals between enclosures to facilitate breeding, birthing, shipping, or rearrangement of exhibits.