Animal Caretakers

College for TN; Bright, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

College for TN is seeking an animal care role to feed, water, groom, and monitor the well-being of various non-food animals. You will work in settings such as kennels, shelters, zoos, and aquariums, keeping records of care and routines.

Typical daily tasks include feeding, monitoring health, coordinating with veterinarians as needed, and clean-up of enclosures. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with opportunities to learn through apprenticeship programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with this occupation.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Animal care

Feeding

Hygiene

Record keeping

Observation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

What do they do?

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.

Education Required

These occupations usually require a high school diploma.

Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

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• keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
• listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
• Problem Solving
• noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Top Skills For This Job

• Basic Skills
• keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
• listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
• Problem Solving
• noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

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New job opportunities are very likely in the future.

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Typical Daily Tasks

• 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.