CAREER
CLUSTER
BRIEF

ANIMAL CARE

CAREER AREA - PERSONAL SERVICES



Work Performed

Work activities in this group primarily involve providing for the welfare of animals. Typical activities are feeding, watering, sheltering, exercising, and grooming animals, and treating them for minor illnesses or injury.


Worker Requirements

A liking for animals and a sense of responsibility for their welfare; finger and manual dexterity; eye-hand-foot coordination; motor coordination; ability to adjust to routine work; and physical stamina.


Sample Occupations

Animal Caretaker
Groomer
Laboratory Animal Caretaker
Keeper


Related Clusters

Attendant Services
Child and Adult Care