Also called: Kennel Technician, Animal Care Attendant
Feeds, cleans, and cares for animals waiting for adoption.
Cleans kennels and litter boxes, gives medications, walks dogs, notes which animals are stressed, and helps socialize scared cats so they're ready for new homes.
Estimate based on BLS animal caretakers.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. No degree required; trained on the job.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing much faster than average (about 11% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. Shelter software tracks records, but cleaning kennels, feeding and comforting animals stays physical work.
Age 16+. One way to start: Apply to your local humane society or animal shelter for kennel or animal care jobs
Classes: Biology, Vet-science CTE, Agriscience (FFA), Spanish.
Official data: O*NET occupation 39-2021.
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