Nonfarm Animal Caretakers

Job Zone

Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed

Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.

Job Zones group occupations into one of five categories based on the education, experience, and training typically needed to perform them.

Tasks

Specific duties and responsibilities regularly performed in this occupation.

Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.96
Provide treatment to sick or injured animals, or contact veterinarians to secure treatment.92
Examine and observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury.90
Mix food, liquid formulas, medications, or food supplements according to instructions, prescriptions, and knowledge of animal species.88
Do facility laundry and clean, organize, maintain, and disinfect animal quarters, such as pens and stables, and equipment, such as saddles and bridles.87
Exercise animals to maintain their physical and mental health.85
Collect and record animal information, such as weight, size, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake.85
Observe and caution children petting and feeding animals in designated areas to ensure the safety of humans and animals.82
Clean and disinfect surgical equipment.81
Find homes for stray or unwanted animals.81
Respond to questions from patrons, and provide information about animals, such as behavior, habitat, breeding habits, or facility activities.80
Answer telephones and schedule appointments.79

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Advise pet owners on how to care for their pets' health.74
Perform animal grooming duties, such as washing, brushing, clipping, and trimming coats, cutting nails, and cleaning ears.72
Discuss with clients their pets' grooming needs.72
Transfer animals between enclosures to facilitate breeding, birthing, shipping, or rearrangement of exhibits.72
Adjust controls to regulate specified temperature and humidity of animal quarters, nurseries, or exhibit areas.70
Anesthetize and inoculate animals, according to instructions.70
Install, maintain, and repair animal care facility equipment, such as infrared lights, feeding devices, and cages.69
Train animals to perform certain tasks.68
Order, unload, and store feed and supplies.59
Sell pet food and supplies.47
Scuba dive in aquariums to perform exhibit maintenance.—
Train volunteers and facility staff.—

Skills

Developed capacities that facilitate learning or the more rapid acquisition of knowledge.

Monitoring53
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Active Listening50
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Coordination50
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Judgment and Decision Making50
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Reading Comprehension50
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Service Orientation50
Actively looking for ways to help people.
Speaking47
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Critical Thinking44
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Social Perceptiveness44
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Writing44
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Complex Problem Solving41
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Time Management38
Managing one's own time and the time of others.

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Active Learning35
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Instructing28
Teaching others how to do something.
Systems Analysis28
Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Systems Evaluation28
Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
Learning Strategies25
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Management of Personnel Resources25
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
Mathematics25
Using mathematics to solve problems.
Negotiation25
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Quality Control Analysis25
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Operations Monitoring22
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Persuasion22
Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Troubleshooting22
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Management of Financial Resources19
Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
Management of Material Resources19
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
Equipment Selection16
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Operation and Control16
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Technology Design16
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
Equipment Maintenance13
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Science13
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Programming6
Writing computer programs for various purposes.
Repairing6
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
Installation3
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
Operations Analysis0
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.

Knowledge

Organized sets of principles and facts that apply in general domains.

Customer and Personal Service80
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Administrative53
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
English Language52
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Education and Training41
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Administration and Management39
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Psychology38
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Mathematics36
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Public Safety and Security36
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Biology35
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
Chemistry35
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Communications and Media31
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Computers and Electronics31
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

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Personnel and Human Resources29
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
Medicine and Dentistry28
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Sales and Marketing28
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Mechanical25
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Production and Processing24
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Therapy and Counseling21
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
Economics and Accounting20
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Telecommunications18
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
Transportation18
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
Food Production17
Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
Sociology and Anthropology17
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
Geography16
Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
Engineering and Technology15
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Law and Government15
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Design13
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Foreign Language13
Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
Philosophy and Theology13
Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
Physics12
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
Fine Arts11
Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
Building and Construction10
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
History and Archeology10
Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.

Abilities

Enduring attributes of the individual that influence performance.

Oral Comprehension56
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Information Ordering53
The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Near Vision53
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Oral Expression53
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Problem Sensitivity53
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
Static Strength53
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
Deductive Reasoning50
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Inductive Reasoning50
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Speech Clarity50
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Speech Recognition50
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Trunk Strength50
The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
Arm-Hand Steadiness47
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.

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Extent Flexibility47
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Far Vision47
The ability to see details at a distance.
Written Comprehension47
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Manual Dexterity44
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Stamina44
The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
Category Flexibility41
The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
Finger Dexterity41
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Flexibility of Closure41
The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
Selective Attention41
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Written Expression38
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Auditory Attention35
The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
Multilimb Coordination31
The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
Dynamic Strength28
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
Fluency of Ideas28
The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
Gross Body Coordination28
The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
Memorization28
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
Perceptual Speed28
The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
Time Sharing28
The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
Control Precision25
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Depth Perception25
The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
Mathematical Reasoning25
The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
Number Facility25
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
Originality25
The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
Speed of Closure25
The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
Visual Color Discrimination25
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
Visualization25
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Gross Body Equilibrium22
The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
Hearing Sensitivity22
The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
Speed of Limb Movement22
The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
Sound Localization19
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
Response Orientation16
The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
Explosive Strength13
The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
Reaction Time13
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
Spatial Orientation13
The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
Wrist-Finger Speed10
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
Dynamic Flexibility6
The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Peripheral Vision3
The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
Glare Sensitivity0
The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
Night Vision0
The ability to see under low-light conditions.
Rate Control0
The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.

Work Activities

General types of job behaviors occurring on multiple jobs.

Getting Information85
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates81
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Performing General Physical Activities80
Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events75
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Handling and Moving Objects71
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings70
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems68
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Documenting/Recording Information65
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work65
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships64
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials64
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Processing Information61
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge60
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public59
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Thinking Creatively59
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Assisting and Caring for Others57
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Communicating with People Outside the Organization56
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others56
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People53
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards50
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Training and Teaching Others50
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Scheduling Work and Activities49
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others48
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Working with Computers48
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Developing Objectives and Strategies47
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Developing and Building Teams43
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others41
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information41
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Coaching and Developing Others40
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Performing Administrative Activities40
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
Monitoring and Controlling Resources37
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others37
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Analyzing Data or Information36
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment35
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates31
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Selling or Influencing Others31
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
Controlling Machines and Processes29
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment21
Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
Staffing Organizational Units17
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment14
Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment9
Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

Work Styles

Personal characteristics that can affect how well someone performs a job.

Dependability76
A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.
Cooperation66
A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
Attention to Detail65
A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
Integrity57
A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
Optimism57
A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even under difficult circumstances.
Sincerity57
A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, without concern for personal gain or self-interest.
Perseverance54
A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in the face of difficult circumstances or obstacles at work.
Cautiousness51
A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related decisions or doing work.
Self-Control51
A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in response to criticism or difficult situations at work.
Stress Tolerance42
A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
Humility37
A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
Empathy36
A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feelings at work.

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Initiative36
A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may fall outside of one's required work role.
Social Orientation34
A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
Self-Confidence30
A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control one's work-related outcomes.
Achievement Orientation25
A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, set high work-related standards, and exert high effort toward meeting those goals and standards.
Tolerance for Ambiguity20
A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
Adaptability18
A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas at work.
Intellectual Curiosity14
A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep understanding of work-related subjects.
Leadership Orientation2
A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.

Interests (RIASEC)

Holland's six occupational interest types (RIASEC) this work tends to attract.

Realistic86
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
Social46
Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.
Conventional38
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
Investigative29
Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.
Artistic11
Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts, applied arts and design, performing arts, music, creative writing, media, or culinary art.
Enterprising9
Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.

Work Context

Physical and social factors that influence the nature of work.

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
- Every day93%
Contact With Others
- Constant contact with others77%
- Contact with others most of the time22%
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
- Every day87%
Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable
- Every day78%
Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
- Extremely important78%
Spend Time Standing
- Continually or almost continually56%
- More than half the time26%
- About half the time11%
Frequency of Decision Making
- Every day61%
- Once a week or more but not every day20%
- Never11%
Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions
- Every day56%
- Once a week or more but not every day14%
- Once a month or more but not every week18%
- Never11%
Telephone Conversations
- Every day52%
- Once a week or more but not every day21%
- Once a month or more but not every week12%
- Never12%
Exposed to Contaminants
- Every day63%
- Once a month or more but not every week12%
- Never18%
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
- Every day58%
- Once a month or more but not every week13%
- Never14%
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
- Very important results36%
- Important results28%
- Moderate results22%
- Minor results14%

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Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals
- A lot of freedom29%
- Some freedom32%
- Limited freedom28%
- Very little freedom11%
Deal With External Customers or the Public in General
- Extremely important34%
- Very important29%
- Important13%
- Fairly important14%
Freedom to Make Decisions
- A lot of freedom28%
- Some freedom27%
- Limited freedom28%
- Very little freedom17%
Physical Proximity
- Very close (near touching)16%
- Moderately close (at arm's length)47%
- Slightly close (e.g., shared office)23%
- I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)14%
Exposed to Disease or Infections
- Every day45%
- Once a week or more but not every day11%
- Once a month or more but not every week20%
- Never19%
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
- Extremely important24%
- Very important20%
- Important42%
- Fairly important14%
Spend Time Walking or Running
- Continually or almost continually34%
- More than half the time16%
- About half the time23%
- Less than half the time22%
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
- Continually or almost continually38%
- More than half the time26%
- Less than half the time14%
- Never21%
Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities
- Extremely important32%
- Very important24%
- Important11%
- Fairly important16%
- Not important at all18%
E-Mail
- Every day50%
- Once a week or more but not every day12%
- Never37%
Consequence of Error
- Extremely serious29%
- Very serious20%
- Serious16%
- Fairly serious26%
Time Pressure
- Every day25%
- Once a week or more but not every day32%
- Once a month or more but not every week16%
- Never22%
Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body
- Continually or almost continually19%
- More than half the time37%
- Less than half the time23%
- Never12%
Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People
- Every day13%
- Once a week or more but not every day32%
- Once a month or more but not every week29%
- Once a year or more but not every month17%
Conflict Situations
- Once a week or more but not every day34%
- Once a month or more but not every week25%
- Once a year or more but not every month28%
Health and Safety of Other Workers
- Very high responsibility24%
- High responsibility15%
- Moderate responsibility24%
- Limited responsibility29%
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
- Extremely important22%
- Very important12%
- Important43%
- Not important at all18%
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
- Continually or almost continually15%
- More than half the time33%
- About half the time17%
- Less than half the time15%
- Never19%
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment
- Every day20%
- Once a week or more but not every day21%
- Once a month or more but not every week31%
- Never24%
Written Letters and Memos
- Every day31%
- Once a week or more but not every day15%
- Once a month or more but not every week16%
- Never32%
Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
- Every day24%
- Once a week or more but not every day24%
- Once a month or more but not every week11%
- Once a year or more but not every month14%
- Never27%
Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers
- Very high responsibility21%
- Moderate responsibility39%
- Limited responsibility24%
- No responsibility12%
Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
- Every day23%
- Once a week or more but not every day21%
- Once a month or more but not every week18%
- Never35%
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
- Every day29%
- Once a week or more but not every day21%
- Never41%
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
- Every day28%
- Once a week or more but not every day23%
- Never44%
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
- Continually or almost continually13%
- More than half the time15%
- About half the time12%
- Less than half the time54%
Outdoors, Under Cover
- Every day18%
- Once a week or more but not every day19%
- Once a year or more but not every month16%
- Never37%
Duration of Typical Work Week
- 40 hours56%
- Less than 40 hours37%
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
- Every day27%
- Never63%
Public Speaking
- Once a month or more but not every week22%
- Once a year or more but not every month35%
- Never29%
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
- Continually or almost continually13%
- About half the time19%
- Less than half the time35%
- Never32%
Level of Competition
- Moderately competitive21%
- Slightly competitive20%
- Not at all competitive42%
Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions
- Every day12%
- Once a year or more but not every month21%
- Never59%
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
- Once a month or more but not every week14%
- Once a year or more but not every month11%
- Never67%
Spend Time Sitting
- Less than half the time51%
- Never47%
Exposed to High Places
- Once a month or more but not every week11%
- Never74%
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
- Less than half the time38%
- Never58%
Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People
- Once a year or more but not every month37%
- Never63%
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
- Once a year or more but not every month13%
- Never80%
Degree of Automation
- Not at all automated89%
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
- Once a year or more but not every month12%
- Never87%
In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment
- Never94%
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
- Not important at all96%
Work Schedules
- Regular (established routine, set schedule)98%
Exposed to Radiation
- Never97%

Typical Education Levels Reported

Education levels O*NET survey respondents in this occupation most often reported having.

High school diploma or equivalent
Associate’s degree or other 2-year degree
Bachelor’s degree

Technology Skills

Specific software and technology tools commonly used on the job.

Data base user interface and query software
CEEJS The Pet Groomer's Secretary, DaySmart Software 123Pet, Microsoft Access, The Groomer's Write Hand
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Calendar and scheduling software
DaySmart Software Appointment-Plus, Groom Pro, Mobile Dog Grooming Software mGroomer, Petschedule
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Electronic mail software
Microsoft Outlook
Office suite software
Microsoft Office software
Word processing software
Microsoft Word

Professional Associations

Organizations related to this occupation, such as industry and licensing bodies.

Related Occupations

Occupations that call for similar work and worker requirements.

Detailed Work Activities

More specific, granular versions of the Work Activities above.

Care for animals.
Administer basic health care or medical treatments.
Monitor health or behavior of people or animals.
Prepare foods or meals.
Maintain facilities.
Clean facilities or work areas.
Perform housekeeping duties.
Document client health or progress.
Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.
Monitor patron activities to identify problems or potential problems.
Clean tools or equipment.
Respond to customer inquiries.

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Perform administrative or clerical tasks.
Schedule appointments.
Confer with clients to discuss treatment plans or progress.
Provide care for animals.
Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers.
Discuss service options or needs with clients.
Train animals.
Maintain supply or equipment inventories.
Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
Sell products or services.

Apprenticeship Occupations

Registered apprenticeship program titles associated with this occupation.

Horseshoer
Pet Groomer

This page incorporates information from O*NET Web Services by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).

Based on federal labor and demographic data. Data source & methodology