Animal Caretakers
Personal Care and Service
What they do
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.
Tasks they perform
Also known as
Relevant Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in Animal Science
by University of Venda
Advanced Diploma in Animal Sciences
by Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
Advanced Diploma in Animal Health
by University of South Africa
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in Animal Production
by University of Limpopo
Advanced Diploma in Animal Production
by University of Mpumalanga
Advanced Diploma in Agriculture in Animal Production
by Mangosuthu University of Technology
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in Animal Production
by University of Fort Hare
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in Animal and Poultry Science
by University of KwaZulu-Natal
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in Animal Science
by University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in Animal Science in Pasture Science
by University of Pretoria
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