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Animal Caretakers

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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. Excludes “Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers” (31-9096) and “Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals” (45-2093).

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Entry level hourly / annual

$8.56

$17,797

Typical hourly / annual

$12.38

$25,759

Experienced hourly / annual

$17.88

$37,184

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Statewide Openings
Idaho graphic Annual Openings 443
Total Employed 1,390
Projected Growth 1.6%
* Projected through 2030

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Entry-Level Education
Idaho graphic High school diploma or equivalent

Certificates & degrees in Idaho for Animal Caretakers 2020-2021

The data shown below displays information about how many individuals earned different degrees from each of Idaho’s eight public institutions.

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Certificate 1 = Cert1

Certificate 2 = Cert2

Associate = Assc

Bachelor's = Bach

Master's = Master

Doctorate or professional = PhD

Title Cert1 Cert2 Assc Bach Master PhD
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Total (0) - - - - - -
Associate degree
Bachelor’s degree
Master's degree

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Eligible Training Provider data for Animal Caretakers

Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Title Average Completion Rate Average Employment Rate
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