Animal Care Worker / Manager
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.
At a Glance
Animal Care Worker / Manager earns an average of $33,193/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 1.9 years. Top skills: Customer Service, Writing, Animal Welfare.
$33,193/yr
High school or GED
1.9 years
34
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Animal Caretakers
Median Wage
$33,470/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+12.1%
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (15)
Animal Welfare
Lifting Ability
Merchandising
Petcare
Animal Care
Dog Training
New Product Development
Medical Laboratory
Nutrition Services
Virtual Training
Vaccines
Aquaculture
Finance
Instructional Design
Animal Feeding
Common Skills (14)
Customer Service
Professionalism
Administrative Functions
Prioritization
Communication
Leadership
Research
Detail Oriented
Management
Computer Literacy
Presentations
Self-Motivation
Planning
Certifications (1)
Valid Driver's License
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