Animal Caretaker
- Perfect for animal lovers who want to nurture and care for diverse species.
- Ensure the health and happiness of animals in shelters, zoos, and aquariums.
- Unique chance to work with exotic animals and contribute to their well-being.
💰 Earn $35K-$42K
📚 High School Diploma or GED
Overview
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.Scoop
High School Diploma or GED
Excellent (Increasing by 5% or more)
Day-to-Day
- Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.
- Provide treatment to sick or injured animals, or contact veterinarians to secure treatment.
- Examine and observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury.
- Mix food, liquid formulas, medications, or food supplements according to instructions, prescriptions, and knowledge of animal species.
- Do facility laundry and clean, organize, maintain, and disinfect animal quarters, such as pens and stables, and equipment, such as saddles and bridles.
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Best For You If...
YOU Like 💕
- Using data or completing tasks
- Working with my hands
You are skilled in 💫
- Active Learning
- Active Listening
- Reading Comprehension
- Service Orientation
- Speaking
You value 🙏
- Having support
- Having freedom
- Personal relationships
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Animal Caretaker
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