ONET Occupations » 39-2021.00

Nonfarm Animal Caretakers

Feed, water, groom, bathe, exercise, or otherwise care for pets and other nonfarm animals, such as dogs, cats, ornamental fish or birds, zoo animals, and mice. Work in settings such as kennels, animal shelters, zoos, circuses, and aquariums. May keep records of feedings, treatments, and animals received or discharged. May clean, disinfect, and repair cages, pens, or fish tanks.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.53)
  2. Follow through, get things done - People (3.63)
  3. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.61)
  4. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.59)
  5. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.59)
  6. Construct - Things (3.54)
  7. Repair - Things (3.54)
  8. Handle, tend, feed - Things (3.52)
  9. Use my body, hands, fingers, with unusual dexterity or strength - Things (3.52)
  10. Heal, cure - People (3.52)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. There are currently no ONET skills.
  1. There are currently no abilities.
  1. Dependability (4.72)
  2. Attention to Detail (4.53)
  3. Independence (4.43)
  4. Integrity (4.12)
  5. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.04)
  6. Self Control (3.95)
  7. Initiative (3.94)
  8. Cooperation (3.86)
  9. Stress Tolerance (3.65)
  10. Persistence (3.63)
  11. Innovation (3.61)
  12. Concern for Others (3.59)
  13. Achievement/Effort (3.50)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Handling and Moving Objects (3.80)
  2. Getting Information (3.76)
  3. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.54)
  4. Performing General Physical Activities (3.54)
  5. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.52)
  6. Assisting and Caring for Others (3.52)
  1. Use Herbicides, Fertilizers, Pesticides Or Related Products (3.80)
  2. Mix Paint, Ingredients, Or Chemicals, According To Specifications (3.80)
  3. Build Or Repair Pens, Yards, Or Cages (3.54)
  4. Move Materials Or Goods Between Work Areas (3.54)
  5. Lift Or Transport Ill Or Injured Patients (3.54)
  6. Clean Rooms Or Work Areas (3.54)
  7. Administer Injections (3.52)
  8. Administer Medications Or Treatments (3.52)
  9. Perform Animal Euthanasia (3.52)
  10. Examine Animals To Detect Illness, Disease, Or Injury (3.52)
  11. Feed Or Water Animals (3.52)
  12. Groom Animals (3.52)