Animal Caretaker
Animal caretakers give care to animals at shelters, zoos, kernnels, pet shops, stables, aquariums and research labs.
16%
37%
47%
$12,850
$18,240
$28,460
$6.18
$8.77
$13.68
Based on Nebraska Wage Figures
High School Diploma or GEDOn-the-job Training
Courses in animal grooming, care and handling are helpful. Some courses are available through animal shelter or home-study programs.
May work full time or part time.May work nights or weekends in zoos and animals shelters. They may work all-night shifts in some shelters and animal hospitals.
May travel to competitions when working with show or sport animals.
ANIMAL CARETAKERS will:
Work in shelters, zoos and pet storesWork with a variety of animalsMay work days, nights or weekends
ANIMAL CARETAKERS fequently:
Stand for long periods of time
Use their hands to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls.Walk or run for long periods of time.
It is important that ANIMAL CARETAKERS be able to:
Understand the speech of another person>
Speak clearly so listeners can understand.See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
Use muscles to lift, push, pull or carry heavy objects.
Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.
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