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From animal shelters to zoos,

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animal care and service workers

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look after a wide variety of pets

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and other non-farm animals.

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They provide food and exercise,

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and monitor animals for illness

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or injury.

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Groomers work at kennels

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and pet supply stores

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to bathe, clip nails, and trim fur,

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mostly for dogs.

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Some are self-employed.

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Kennel attendants care for pets

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—usually dogs—

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when their owners aren’t able to.

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Pet sitters do similar work,

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caring for pets at the owner’s

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—or their own home.

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Animal caretakers work for animal shelters

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to provide basic care for homeless pets,

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and interact with the public

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about pet health and adoption.

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Some help veterinarians with medical care.

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Grooms look after horses at stables

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–where they exercise

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and rub down the horses,

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and clean stalls.

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Zookeepers tend animals in zoos

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—either one species,

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or many different species.

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Animal care and service workers

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sometimes face difficult situations

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such as caring for abused animals

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or helping euthanize animals.

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Tasks like moving and cleaning cages

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or lifting food bags

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are physically demanding.

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Interacting with frightened

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or aggressive animals

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contributes to a high injury rate

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for these workers.

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Part-time work and irregular hours

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are common,

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including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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Animal care and service workers

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typically need a high school diploma

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and receive on-the-job training.

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Many employers prefer candidates

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who have experience with animals,

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which is often obtained

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through volunteering and internships.

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Zookeepers generally need

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a bachelor’s degree in a related field.