Also called: Daycare Attendant, Animal Caretaker
Feeds, exercises and cleans up after animals at kennels, daycares and shelters.
He cleans 30 kennels, runs playgroups in the yard, feeds dogs on special diets, and gives belly rubs to nervous boarders.
BLS animal caretaker median $33,470 (May 2024).
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. A high school diploma or working toward one, plus on-the-job training in feeding, cleaning and safe animal handling.
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. Cleaning kennels, feeding and exercising animals is physical, hands-on work.
Age 16+. One way to start: Apply at boarding kennels, dog daycares, vet clinics and shelters near you
Classes: Animal science (FFA/Ag CTE), Biology, Health.
Official data: O*NET occupation 39-2021.
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