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Standard Occupational Classification 2018 - United States

39-2020 Animal 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.

Level 31 direct subcategory
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Where 39-2020 sits in the SOC 2018 hierarchy

  1. >39-0000 Personal Care and Service Occupations
  2. >>39-2000 Animal Care and Service Workers
  3. >>>39-2020 Animal Caretakers
  4. >>>39-2020 Animal Caretakers

Subcategories of 39-2020 Animal Caretakers

Other SOC 2018 codes under 39-2020 Animal Caretakers

Frequently asked questions

What is SOC 2018 39-2020?
SOC 2018 39-2020 is "Animal 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.
What does SOC 2018 39-2020 include?
39-2020 Animal Caretakers contains 1 direct subcategory: 39-2021 Animal Caretakers.
What is the parent category of 39-2020?
39-2020 Animal Caretakers sits under 39-2020 Animal Caretakers in the SOC 2018 hierarchy.

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Source: US Bureau of Labor StatisticsVersion: 2018