39-2000 Animal Care and Service Workers
Minor occupational group (Animal Care and Service Workers) within the major group 'Personal Care and Service Occupations' under the BLS SOC 2018.
Where 39-2000 sits in the SOC 2018 hierarchy
- >39-0000 Personal Care and Service Occupations
- >>39-2000 Animal Care and Service Workers
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Subcategories of 39-2000 Animal Care and Service Workers
- 39-2010Animal Trainers
Train animals for riding, harness, security, performance, or obedience, or for assisting persons with disabilities. Accustom animals to human voice and contact, and condition animals to respond to commands. Train animals according to prescribed standards for show or competition. May train animals to carry pack loads or work as part of pack team.
- 39-2020Animal Caretakers
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.
Other SOC 2018 codes under 39-2000 Animal Care and Service Workers
Frequently asked questions
- What is SOC 2018 39-2000?
- SOC 2018 39-2000 is "Animal Care and Service Workers". Minor occupational group (Animal Care and Service Workers) within the major group 'Personal Care and Service Occupations' under the BLS SOC 2018.
- What does SOC 2018 39-2000 include?
- 39-2000 Animal Care and Service Workers contains 2 direct subcategories: 39-2010 Animal Trainers; 39-2020 Animal Caretakers.
- What is the parent category of 39-2000?
- 39-2000 Animal Care and Service Workers sits under 39-2000 Animal Care and Service Workers in the SOC 2018 hierarchy.
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