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.

Programs That Prepare You

College programs linked to this occupation, ranked by graduate earnings

Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services(bachelors)Centenary University, NJ

$34,104

Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services(bachelors)Midway University, KY

$33,696

Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services(bachelors)Colorado State University-Fort Collins, CO

$31,881

Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services(bachelors)Bethany College, WV

$31,362

Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services(bachelors)Delaware Valley University, PA

$31,362

Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services(bachelors)East Texas A&M University, TX

$31,362

Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services(bachelors)Emory & Henry University, VA

$31,362

Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services(bachelors)Houghton University, NY

$31,362

Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services(bachelors)Wilson College, PA

$31,362

Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services(bachelors)Averett University, VA

$31,362

Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services(bachelors)Bergin University of Canine Studies, CA

$31,362

Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services(bachelors)The University of Montana-Western, MT

$31,362

Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services(bachelors)Vermont State University, VT

$31,362

Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services(bachelors)Webber International University, FL

$31,362

Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services(bachelors)West Texas A & M University, TX

$31,362

Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services(bachelors)Wilmington College, OH

$31,362

Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services(bachelors)Asbury University, KY

$31,362

Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services(bachelors)Lake Erie College, OH

$31,362

Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services(bachelors)North Dakota State University-Main Campus, ND

$31,362

Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services(bachelors)Otterbein University, OH

$31,362

Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services(bachelors)Post University, CT

$31,362

Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services(bachelors)Rocky Mountain College, MT

$31,362

Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services(bachelors)Saint Francis University, PA

$31,362

Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services(bachelors)Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, IN

$31,362

Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services(bachelors)Savannah College of Art and Design, GA

$31,362