Definition
Individuals who feed, water, groom, bathe and exercise animals such as dogs, cats, ornamental fish or birds or zoo animals; and clean, disinfect and repair their cages. They also play with the animals, provide companionship and observe behavioral changes that could indicate illness or injury. They work in settings such as boarding kennels, animal shelters, veterinary hospitals and clinics, stables, laboratories, aquariums and zoological parks. Included are kennel attendants, stable grooms, zoo keepers, dog walkers and people who provide other pet care services for individual pet owners.
URL Name
YO-8200-0400-050
Third Level Code
YO-8200
Taxonomy Code
YO-8200.0400-050
Parent Code
YO-8200.0400
Family Code
Y
Second Level Code
YO
Fifth Level Code
YO-8200-0400-050
Fourth Level Code
YO-8200-0400
Use References
Animal Groomers, Kennel Attendants, Pet Care Personnel, Pet Groomers, Stable Grooms, Zoo Keepers
Publication Status
Online