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Animal Caretakers (Soc Code 39-2021)
This is a detailed information about Animal Caretakers, including the group, the code, the title, the definition of SOC, 2018 SOC Direct Match Title, illustrative example.
SOC Group: Detailed
SOC Code: 39-2021
SOC Title: Animal Caretakers
SOC Definition: Feed, water, groom, bathe, exercise, or otherwise provide care to promote and maintain the well-being of pets and other animals that are not raised for consumption, such as dogs, cats, race horses, 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. Excludes “Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers” (31-9096) and “Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals” (45-2093).
