5164-Pet Groomers and Animal Care Workers

Job Title: 

Pet Groomers and Animal Care Workers

Job Description: 

Pet groomers and animal care workers feed, handle, train and groom animals and assist veterinarians, animal health technologists and technicians in veterinary facilities, animal shelters, breeding and boarding kennels, zoos, laboratories, retail pet shops, riding schools, dog training schools pet grooming and similar establishments.

Tasks: 

Bathing and feeding animals

Linked Education ( CESM Codes ) : 

1306 - Zoology/Animal Biology

Specific Occupations: 

516401 - Animal Attendant / Groomer
Description : Feeds, grooms, shears and cares for animals.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Animal Rescue Worker, Boarding Kennel Attendant, Horse Groomer, Kennel Assistant, Pet Groomer, Pound Keeper, Shearer, SPCA Worker

516402 - Animal Trainer
Description : Teaches animals to obey commands and undertake specific tasks.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Dog Handler, Horse Trainer / Breaker

516403 - Zookeeper
Description : Feeds, provides water for and monitors the health of animals in zoos, aquaria and wildlife parks; cleans, fixes and maintains animal cages; and informs visitors about animals.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Aquarist, Zoo Attendant

516404 - Dog Walker
Description : Walks dogs for their owners.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No

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Source Of Info: 

Source : Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO) 2013, Department of Higher Education and Training, Republic of South Africa