ABC S of a Non-Farm Animal

Caretaker
AB-

Animals are a MAIN / BIG part in this job category

Bathing and cleaning the animals is very much applied to this job
category

C-

Clean, organize, maintain, and disinfect animal quarters, such as pens

and stables, and equipment

D-

Disinfecting the animals, cages, work environment is also needed for

being an animal caretaker

E-

Examine and observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or

injury

F-

Feeding and watering animals according to schedules and feeding

instructions is usually applied in this job category

G- Giving the time and effort to help animals in need

H- Helping animals is actively needed for this job
I- Intelligence and patience is often needed when taking care of the animals
and for good customer service

J-

Job Training is required - Employees in these occupations need anywhere

from a few days to a few months of training

K-

Keeping records of feedings, treatments, and animals received or

discharged animals is sometimes needed for this job

L- Loving the animals will help you love the job

M- Motivation and energy is very much needed for being an animal
caretaker

N-

Nonfarm animals includes animals such as dogs, cats, ornamental fish

or birds, zoo animals, and mice

O-

Oral Expression (the ability to communicate information and ideas in

speaking so others will understand) is applied

P-

Providing treatment to sick or injured animals or contacting

veterinarians to secure treatment is also applied

Q-

Quitting is NOT an optionif you are like me and love animals!!!!

RS-

Require a high school diploma or GED certificate

Setting is a place such as a kennel, animal shelter, zoo, circus, and

aquarium depending on where you choose to work

T- Telephones are often/commonly used in this occupation

U- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving
materials is actively involved for this job category

V-

Veterinary nail trimmers or cutters are tools used when grooming/taking

care of the animals

W-

Work conditions for this job involve dirty work like cleaning kennels, to
playing/exercising with animals

X- X-tra fun!!!
Y- Yorkies are animals that are very well known and are common to be
found in shelters and kennels

Z-

Zebras are sometimes an animal taken care of in this occupation (as in

zoos)