How do they match: Animal Caretakers

  • Animal Health Technician

  • 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.
  • Exercise animals to maintain their physical and mental health.
  • Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.

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