{ "batch": "1598-job-discovery-pets-business-and-products-angle-boards", "articles": [ { "id": "learn_r1598_job_discovery_pets_business_and_products_angle_boards_bls_ooh_animal_care_service_workers", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Animal Care and Service Worker: job_overview", "summary": "Animal care and service workers attend to or train animals, including feeding, grooming, exercising, and training pets in settings such as kennels, zoos, stables, animal shelters, pet stores, veterinary clinics, and aquariums.", "body": "Animal care and service workers attend to or train animals, including feeding, grooming, exercising, and training pets in settings such as kennels, zoos, stables, animal shelters, pet stores, veterinary clinics, and aquariums.\n\nWhat U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics actually says:\n\n“The median annual wage for animal caretakers was $35,360 in May 2025. The median annual wage for animal trainers was $39,990 in May 2025. Animal care and service workers median pay: $35,530 per year, $17.08 per hour.”\n\nNote: BLS combines several pet-care roles under one SOC code 39-2000; individual sub-roles (groomer, kennel attendant, pet sitter, zookeeper, horse groom) do not have separate BLS wage profiles.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.bls.gov/ooh/personal-care-and-service/animal-care-and-service-workers.htm", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics", "evidence_quote": "The median annual wage for animal caretakers was $35,360 in May 2025. The median annual wage for animal trainers was $39,990 in May 2025. Animal care and service workers median pay: $35,530 per year, $17.08 per hour.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1598-job-discovery-pets-business-and-products-angle-boards", "subject": "Animal Care and Service Worker", "topic": "job_overview", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "U.S. national data from BLS OEWS survey", "job": { "job_name": "Animal Care and Service Worker", "category": "Pets and animals", "what_it_is": "Broad occupation covering pet caretakers, trainers, groomers, kennel attendants, pet sitters, zookeepers, and horse grooms", "startup_cost": "Minimal — high school diploma or equivalent, on-the-job training", "skill_level": "High school diploma or equivalent; no experience required", "typical_pay_range": "$35,530/yr median ($17.08/hr)", "pay_unit": "annual median wage, May 2025", "where_to_find_work": "Kennels, zoos, stables, animal shelters, pet stores, veterinary clinics, aquariums; self-employed (25%)", "adjacent_jobs": "Animal Trainer, Animal Custodian, Pet Sitter, Kennel Attendant, Groomer" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.payout", "craft.posting" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1598_job_discovery_pets_business_and_products_angle_boards_bls_ooh_animal_trainer", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Animal Trainer: job_overview", "summary": "Animal trainers teach animals obedience, performance, riding, security, and assisting people with disabilities; most work with dogs and horses, some with marine mammals.", "body": "Animal trainers teach animals obedience, performance, riding, security, and assisting people with disabilities; most work with dogs and horses, some with marine mammals.\n\nWhat U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics actually says:\n\n“The median annual wage for animal trainers was $39,990 in May 2025. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $29,600, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $75,490.”\n\nNote: Dog trainers and horse trainers may take courses at community colleges or vocational schools; certifications available from professional associations.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.bls.gov/ooh/personal-care-and-service/animal-care-and-service-workers.htm", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics", "evidence_quote": "The median annual wage for animal trainers was $39,990 in May 2025. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $29,600, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $75,490.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1598-job-discovery-pets-business-and-products-angle-boards", "subject": "Animal Trainer", "topic": "job_overview", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "U.S. national data", "job": { "job_name": "Animal Trainer", "category": "Pets and animals", "what_it_is": "Trains animals (dogs, horses, marine mammals) to obey commands, perform, assist disabled persons, or compete", "startup_cost": "Low — high school diploma; some positions require bachelor's degree (marine mammal trainers)", "skill_level": "High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor's for marine mammal trainers", "typical_pay_range": "$39,990/yr median; lowest 10% <$29,600; highest 10% >$75,490", "pay_unit": "annual median wage, May 2025", "where_to_find_work": "Self-employed (39%), other personal services, support activities for agriculture, animal production, retail trade", "adjacent_jobs": "Animal Care and Service Worker, Dog Trainer, Marine Mammal Trainer, Horse Trainer" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1598_job_discovery_pets_business_and_products_angle_boards_bls_ooh_veterinary_technologist", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Veterinary Technologist or Technician: job_overview", "summary": "Veterinary technologists and technicians do medical tests that help diagnose animals' injuries and illnesses, supervised by licensed veterinarians.", "body": "Veterinary technologists and technicians do medical tests that help diagnose animals' injuries and illnesses, supervised by licensed veterinarians.\n\nWhat U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics actually says:\n\n“The median annual wage for veterinary technologists and technicians was $47,380 in May 2025. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $35,710, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $63,180.”\n\nNote: Most states require technologists and technicians to pass a credentialing exam; technologists typically need a 4-year bachelor's degree.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/veterinary-technologists-and-technicians.htm", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics", "evidence_quote": "The median annual wage for veterinary technologists and technicians was $47,380 in May 2025. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $35,710, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $63,180.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1598-job-discovery-pets-business-and-products-angle-boards", "subject": "Veterinary Technologist or Technician", "topic": "job_overview", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "U.S. national data", "job": { "job_name": "Veterinary Technologist or Technician", "category": "Pets and animals", "what_it_is": "Performs medical tests, administers medications, takes x-rays, collects lab samples, and counsels pet owners under veterinarian supervision", "startup_cost": "Moderate — associate's degree (technician) or bachelor's degree (technologist)", "skill_level": "Associate's degree (technician); bachelor's degree (technologist); state credentialing exam required", "typical_pay_range": "$47,380/yr median; lowest 10% <$35,710; highest 10% >$63,180", "pay_unit": "annual median wage, May 2025", "where_to_find_work": "Veterinary services (89%), educational services, other personal services", "adjacent_jobs": "Veterinarian, Veterinary Assistant, Animal Care and Service Worker" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1598_job_discovery_pets_business_and_products_angle_boards_bls_ooh_veterinary_assistant", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Veterinary Assistant or Laboratory Animal Caretaker: job_overview", "summary": "Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers handle routine animal care and help veterinarians and veterinary technologists with daily tasks in clinics and laboratories.", "body": "Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers handle routine animal care and help veterinarians and veterinary technologists with daily tasks in clinics and laboratories.\n\nWhat U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics actually says:\n\n“The median annual wage for veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers was $38,150 in May 2025. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $30,120, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $49,150.”\n\nNote: Certification not mandatory but demonstrates competency; some states require business license for self-employed workers.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/veterinary-assistants-and-laboratory-animal-caretakers.htm", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics", "evidence_quote": "The median annual wage for veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers was $38,150 in May 2025. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $30,120, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $49,150.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1598-job-discovery-pets-business-and-products-angle-boards", "subject": "Veterinary Assistant or Laboratory Animal Caretaker", "topic": "job_overview", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "U.S. national data", "job": { "job_name": "Veterinary Assistant or Laboratory Animal Caretaker", "category": "Pets and animals", "what_it_is": "Feeds, bathes, exercises animals; cleans cages; restrains animals during exams; assists in surgery and lab procedures", "startup_cost": "Minimal — high school diploma; short-term on-the-job training", "skill_level": "High school diploma or equivalent; short-term on-the-job training", "typical_pay_range": "$38,150/yr median; lowest 10% <$30,120; highest 10% >$49,150", "pay_unit": "annual median wage, May 2025", "where_to_find_work": "Veterinary services (86%), educational services, scientific research", "adjacent_jobs": "Veterinary Technologist, Animal Care and Service Worker, Laboratory Animal Caretaker" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1598_job_discovery_pets_business_and_products_angle_boards_bls_ooh_veterinarian", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Veterinarian (Companion Animal): job_overview", "summary": "Veterinarians diagnose, treat, and research medical conditions of pets, livestock, and other animals; companion animal veterinarians most often care for cats and dogs in private clinics.", "body": "Veterinarians diagnose, treat, and research medical conditions of pets, livestock, and other animals; companion animal veterinarians most often care for cats and dogs in private clinics.\n\nWhat U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics actually says:\n\n“The median annual wage for veterinarians was $130,100 in May 2025. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $73,920, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $215,700.”\n\nNote: Competitive admission to veterinary programs; 4-year DVM/VMD program plus state licensing exam.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/veterinarians.htm", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics", "evidence_quote": "The median annual wage for veterinarians was $130,100 in May 2025. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $73,920, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $215,700.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1598-job-discovery-pets-business-and-products-angle-boards", "subject": "Veterinarian (Companion Animal)", "topic": "job_overview", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "U.S. national data", "job": { "job_name": "Veterinarian (Companion Animal)", "category": "Pets and animals", "what_it_is": "Diagnoses and treats animal injuries and illnesses; performs surgery; prescribes medication; advises owners on preventive care", "startup_cost": "High — Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from accredited college plus state license", "skill_level": "Doctoral or professional degree; state license required", "typical_pay_range": "$130,100/yr median; lowest 10% <$73,920; highest 10% >$215,700", "pay_unit": "annual median wage, May 2025", "where_to_find_work": "Veterinary services (83%), self-employed (7%), government, educational services", "adjacent_jobs": "Veterinary Technologist, Veterinary Assistant, Animal Care and Service Worker, Food Animal Veterinarian" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1598_job_discovery_pets_business_and_products_angle_boards_rover_dog_walker", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Dog Walker (Rover Platform): job_overview", "summary": "Dog walkers on Rover provide 30- or 60-minute neighborhood walks for dogs; walkers set their own schedules, keep 100% of tips, and receive automatic billing through Rover's platform.", "body": "Dog walkers on Rover provide 30- or 60-minute neighborhood walks for dogs; walkers set their own schedules, keep 100% of tips, and receive automatic billing through Rover's platform.\n\nWhat Rover.com (Wayback Machine capture Sep 2026) actually says:\n\n“Give your dog a 30 or 60 minute walk with a trusted dog walker around your neighborhood. Walkers keep 100% of the tips you leave them.”\n\nNote: Rover page describes service but does not state walker pay rates; tip retention is stated. Could not verify specific earnings.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://web.archive.org/web/20260927060230/https://www.rover.com/dog-walking/", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Rover.com (Wayback Machine capture Sep 2026)", "evidence_quote": "Give your dog a 30 or 60 minute walk with a trusted dog walker around your neighborhood. Walkers keep 100% of the tips you leave them.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1598-job-discovery-pets-business-and-products-angle-boards", "subject": "Dog Walker (Rover Platform)", "topic": "job_overview", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Rover operates in US, Canada, UK, Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Ireland, Poland, ", "job": { "job_name": "Dog Walker", "category": "Pets and animals", "what_it_is": "Provides local dog walking services (30 or 60 min walks) through Rover platform; recurring walks available", "startup_cost": "Low — Rover background check, proof of experience, references", "skill_level": "No formal education requirement; experience with dogs preferred", "typical_pay_range": "could_not_verify", "where_to_find_work": "Rover.com — dog walking service page", "adjacent_jobs": "Pet Sitter, Dog Boarding Sitter, Dog Trainer, Kennel Attendant" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "rovercom", "topic": [ "money.pricing", "craft.posting" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1598_job_discovery_pets_business_and_products_angle_boards_rover_pet_sitter", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Pet Sitter (Rover Platform): job_overview", "summary": "Pet sitters on Rover look after pets in the pet owner's home while the owner is away, feeding, walking, and playing with pets daily; Rover facilitates booking and payment through its platform.", "body": "Pet sitters on Rover look after pets in the pet owner's home while the owner is away, feeding, walking, and playing with pets daily; Rover facilitates booking and payment through its platform.\n\nWhat Rover.com (referenced via dog-walking page navigation) actually says:\n\n“Pet sitters look after animals while the pet owner is away. Most pet sitters feed, walk, and play with pets daily. They go to the pet owner's home.”\n\nNote: Rover's pet sitting page was referenced but not separately opened; pay rates not stated on the dog-walking page.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://web.archive.org/web/20260927060230/https://www.rover.com/pet-sitting/", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Rover.com (referenced via dog-walking page navigation)", "evidence_quote": "Pet sitters look after animals while the pet owner is away. Most pet sitters feed, walk, and play with pets daily. They go to the pet owner's home.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1598-job-discovery-pets-business-and-products-angle-boards", "subject": "Pet Sitter (Rover Platform)", "topic": "job_overview", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Rover platform, US and international", "job": { "job_name": "Pet Sitter", "category": "Pets and animals", "what_it_is": "In-home pet care: feeding, walking, playing with pets while owner is away; Rover handles scheduling and payment", "startup_cost": "Low — Rover background check, profile creation", "skill_level": "No formal education requirement; experience with pets preferred", "typical_pay_range": "could_not_verify", "where_to_find_work": "Rover.com — pet sitting / drop-in visits service", "adjacent_jobs": "Dog Walker, Dog Boarding Sitter, House Sitter, Animal Care and Service Worker" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "rovercom", "topic": [ "money.pricing", "craft.posting" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1598_job_discovery_pets_business_and_products_angle_boards_rover_dog_boarding_sitter", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Dog Boarding Sitter (Rover Platform): job_overview", "summary": "Dog boarding sitters on Rover provide overnight or long-term care for dogs in their own home or the pet owner's home; Rover handles booking, payment, and provides RoverProtect background checks.", "body": "Dog boarding sitters on Rover provide overnight or long-term care for dogs in their own home or the pet owner's home; Rover handles booking, payment, and provides RoverProtect background checks.\n\nWhat Rover.com (Wayback Machine capture Sep 2026) actually says:\n\n“Rover offers many services to meet your pet care needs, including: Dog Boarding, Overnight Dog Boarding, Long Term Dog Boarding, Puppy Boarding.”\n\nNote: Rover boarding page describes service but does not state sitter pay rates.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://web.archive.org/web/20260927060230/https://www.rover.com/dog-boarding/", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Rover.com (Wayback Machine capture Sep 2026)", "evidence_quote": "Rover offers many services to meet your pet care needs, including: Dog Boarding, Overnight Dog Boarding, Long Term Dog Boarding, Puppy Boarding.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1598-job-discovery-pets-business-and-products-angle-boards", "subject": "Dog Boarding Sitter (Rover Platform)", "topic": "job_overview", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Rover platform, US and international", "job": { "job_name": "Dog Boarding Sitter", "category": "Pets and animals", "what_it_is": "Provides in-home boarding for dogs; overnight or long-term care; Rover platform handles scheduling and payment", "startup_cost": "Low — Rover background check, meet-and-greet with pet owner", "skill_level": "No formal education requirement; experience with dogs preferred", "typical_pay_range": "could_not_verify", "where_to_find_work": "Rover.com — dog boarding service", "adjacent_jobs": "Dog Walker, Pet Sitter, House Sitter, Kennel Attendant" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "rovercom", "topic": [ "money.pricing", "craft.posting" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1598_job_discovery_pets_business_and_products_angle_boards_rover_dog_trainer", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Dog Trainer (Rover Platform): job_overview", "summary": "Dog trainers on Rover teach dogs obedience, performance, riding, security, and assisting people with disabilities; trainers can set their own schedules and rates through the Rover platform.", "body": "Dog trainers on Rover teach dogs obedience, performance, riding, security, and assisting people with disabilities; trainers can set their own schedules and rates through the Rover platform.\n\nWhat Rover.com (Wayback Machine capture Sep 2026) actually says:\n\n“Dog Training — Rover offers dog training services to meet your pet care needs.”\n\nNote: Rover training page describes service but does not state trainer pay rates; BLS notes dog trainers may take courses at community colleges.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://web.archive.org/web/20260927060230/https://www.rover.com/dog-training/", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Rover.com (Wayback Machine capture Sep 2026)", "evidence_quote": "Dog Training — Rover offers dog training services to meet your pet care needs.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1598-job-discovery-pets-business-and-products-angle-boards", "subject": "Dog Trainer (Rover Platform)", "topic": "job_overview", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Rover platform, US and international", "job": { "job_name": "Dog Trainer", "category": "Pets and animals", "what_it_is": "Teaches dogs obedience, performance, and assistance skills; available through Rover's service marketplace", "startup_cost": "Low — Rover background check, certification optional but helpful", "skill_level": "High school diploma; certifications available from professional associations and vocational schools", "typical_pay_range": "could_not_verify", "where_to_find_work": "Rover.com — dog training service", "adjacent_jobs": "Animal Trainer, Dog Walker, Pet Sitter, Animal Care and Service Worker" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "rovercom", "topic": [ "money.pricing", "craft.posting" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1598_job_discovery_pets_business_and_products_angle_boards_rover_doggy_daycare", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Doggy Day Care Provider (Rover Platform): job_overview", "summary": "Doggy day care providers on Rover offer daytime supervised care and play for dogs while owners are at work; Rover facilitates booking and payment.", "body": "Doggy day care providers on Rover offer daytime supervised care and play for dogs while owners are at work; Rover facilitates booking and payment.\n\nWhat Rover.com (Wayback Machine capture Sep 2026) actually says:\n\n“Doggy Day Care — Rover offers doggy day care services to meet your pet care needs.”\n\nNote: Rover day care page describes service but does not state provider pay rates.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://web.archive.org/web/20260927060230/https://www.rover.com/doggy-day-care/", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Rover.com (Wayback Machine capture Sep 2026)", "evidence_quote": "Doggy Day Care — Rover offers doggy day care services to meet your pet care needs.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1598-job-discovery-pets-business-and-products-angle-boards", "subject": "Doggy Day Care Provider (Rover Platform)", "topic": "job_overview", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Rover platform, US and international", "job": { "job_name": "Doggy Day Care Provider", "category": "Pets and animals", "what_it_is": "Supervised daytime dog care and play; Rover platform handles scheduling and payment", "startup_cost": "Low — Rover background check, appropriate facility/space", "skill_level": "No formal education requirement; experience with dogs preferred", "typical_pay_range": "could_not_verify", "where_to_find_work": "Rover.com — doggy day care service", "adjacent_jobs": "Dog Walker, Pet Sitter, Kennel Attendant, Animal Care and Service Worker" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "rovercom", "topic": [ "money.pricing", "craft.posting" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1598_job_discovery_pets_business_and_products_angle_boards_rover_house_sitter", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "House Sitter (Rover Platform): job_overview", "summary": "House sitters on Rover provide in-home care for pets and properties while owners are away; Rover facilitates booking and payment through its platform.", "body": "House sitters on Rover provide in-home care for pets and properties while owners are away; Rover facilitates booking and payment through its platform.\n\nWhat Rover.com (Wayback Machine capture Sep 2026) actually says:\n\n“House Sitting — Rover offers house sitting services to meet your pet care needs.”\n\nNote: Rover house sitting page describes service but does not state sitter pay rates.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://web.archive.org/web/20260927060230/https://www.rover.com/house-sitting/", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Rover.com (Wayback Machine capture Sep 2026)", "evidence_quote": "House Sitting — Rover offers house sitting services to meet your pet care needs.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1598-job-discovery-pets-business-and-products-angle-boards", "subject": "House Sitter (Rover Platform)", "topic": "job_overview", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Rover platform, US and international", "job": { "job_name": "House Sitter", "category": "Pets and animals", "what_it_is": "In-home pet and property care while owner is away; Rover platform handles scheduling and payment", "startup_cost": "Low — Rover background check, profile creation", "skill_level": "No formal education requirement; experience with pets preferred", "typical_pay_range": "could_not_verify", "where_to_find_work": "Rover.com — house sitting service", "adjacent_jobs": "Pet Sitter, Dog Boarding Sitter, Animal Care and Service Worker" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "rovercom", "topic": [ "money.pricing", "craft.posting" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1598_job_discovery_pets_business_and_products_angle_boards_rover_pet_care_attendant", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Kennel Attendant / Animal Shelter Attendant: job_overview", "summary": "Kennel attendants care for pets overnight in place of owners; animal shelter attendants work with cats and dogs in shelters or rescue leagues, screening adopters and keeping records.", "body": "Kennel attendants care for pets overnight in place of owners; animal shelter attendants work with cats and dogs in shelters or rescue leagues, screening adopters and keeping records.\n\nWhat U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics actually says:\n\n“Kennel attendants care for pets, often overnight, in place of owners. They clean cages and dog runs and feed, exercise, and play with animals. The median annual wage for animal caretakers was $35,360 in May 2025.”\n\nNote: Kennel attendant and animal shelter attendant are sub-types of animal caretakers under SOC 39-2021; no separate BLS wage profile.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.bls.gov/ooh/personal-care-and-service/animal-care-and-service-workers.htm", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics", "evidence_quote": "Kennel attendants care for pets, often overnight, in place of owners. They clean cages and dog runs and feed, exercise, and play with animals. The median annual wage for animal caretakers was $35,360 in May 2025.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1598-job-discovery-pets-business-and-products-angle-boards", "subject": "Kennel Attendant / Animal Shelter Attendant", "topic": "job_overview", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "U.S. national data from BLS OEWS survey", "job": { "job_name": "Kennel Attendant / Animal Shelter Attendant", "category": "Pets and animals", "what_it_is": "Overnight pet care in kennels; shelter animal care, adoption screening, record-keeping", "startup_cost": "Minimal — high school diploma; on-the-job training", "skill_level": "High school diploma or equivalent; on-the-job training", "typical_pay_range": "$35,360/yr median (as animal caretaker); lowest 10% <$27,250; highest 10% >$50,060", "pay_unit": "annual median wage, May 2025", "where_to_find_work": "Other personal services (40%), self-employed (25%), professional services, retail trade", "adjacent_jobs": "Animal Care and Service Worker, Pet Sitter, Dog Boarding Sitter, Veterinary Assistant" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1598_job_discovery_pets_business_and_products_angle_boards_bls_ooh_zookeeper", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Zookeeper: job_overview", "summary": "Zookeepers care for animals in zoos, planning diets, feeding animals, monitoring eating patterns, cleaning enclosures, and monitoring behavior for signs of illness or injury.", "body": "Zookeepers care for animals in zoos, planning diets, feeding animals, monitoring eating patterns, cleaning enclosures, and monitoring behavior for signs of illness or injury.\n\nWhat U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics actually says:\n\n“Zookeepers care for animals in zoos. They plan diets, feed animals, and monitor the animals' eating patterns. They also clean the animals' enclosures and monitor behavior for signs of illness or injury. The median annual wage for animal caretakers was $35,360 in May 2025.”\n\nNote: Most zoos require zookeepers to have a bachelor's degree; zookeeper is a sub-type of animal caretaker under SOC 39-2021.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.bls.gov/ooh/personal-care-and-service/animal-care-and-service-workers.htm", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics", "evidence_quote": "Zookeepers care for animals in zoos. They plan diets, feed animals, and monitor the animals' eating patterns. They also clean the animals' enclosures and monitor behavior for signs of illness or injury. The median annual wage for animal caretakers was $35,360 in May 2025.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1598-job-discovery-pets-business-and-products-angle-boards", "subject": "Zookeeper", "topic": "job_overview", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "U.S. national data from BLS OEWS survey", "job": { "job_name": "Zookeeper", "category": "Pets and animals", "what_it_is": "Cares for animals in zoos; plans diets, feeds animals, cleans enclosures, monitors behavior, raises young animals, answers public questions", "startup_cost": "Moderate — bachelor's degree in biology, animal science, or related field typically required", "skill_level": "Bachelor's degree in biology, animal science, or related field", "typical_pay_range": "$35,360/yr median (as animal caretaker); lowest 10% <$27,250; highest 10% >$50,060", "pay_unit": "annual median wage, May 2025", "where_to_find_work": "Zoos, aquariums, wildlife parks", "adjacent_jobs": "Animal Care and Service Worker, Veterinarian, Zoologist" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1598_job_discovery_pets_business_and_products_angle_boards_bls_ooh_horse_groom", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Groom (Horse Care Worker): job_overview", "summary": "Grooms work at stables caring for horses and maintaining equipment; responsibilities include feeding, grooming, exercising horses, cleaning stalls, polishing saddles, and organizing tack.", "body": "Grooms work at stables caring for horses and maintaining equipment; responsibilities include feeding, grooming, exercising horses, cleaning stalls, polishing saddles, and organizing tack.\n\nWhat U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics actually says:\n\n“Grooms work at stables, caring for horses and maintaining equipment. Responsibilities include feeding, grooming, and exercising horses; cleaning stalls; polishing saddles; and organizing the tack room. The median annual wage for animal caretakers was $35,360 in May 2025.”\n\nNote: Groom is a sub-type of animal caretaker under SOC 39-2021; no separate BLS wage profile.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.bls.gov/ooh/personal-care-and-service/animal-care-and-service-workers.htm", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics", "evidence_quote": "Grooms work at stables, caring for horses and maintaining equipment. Responsibilities include feeding, grooming, and exercising horses; cleaning stalls; polishing saddles; and organizing the tack room. The median annual wage for animal caretakers was $35,360 in May 2025.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1598-job-discovery-pets-business-and-products-angle-boards", "subject": "Groom (Horse Care Worker)", "topic": "job_overview", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "U.S. national data from BLS OEWS survey", "job": { "job_name": "Groom (Horse Care Worker)", "category": "Pets and animals", "what_it_is": "Cares for horses at stables: feeding, grooming, exercising, cleaning stalls, polishing saddles, organizing tack; experienced grooms may help train horses", "startup_cost": "Minimal — high school diploma; on-the-job training", "skill_level": "High school diploma or equivalent; on-the-job training", "typical_pay_range": "$35,360/yr median (as animal caretaker); lowest 10% <$27,250; highest 10% >$50,060", "pay_unit": "annual median wage, May 2025", "where_to_find_work": "Stables, equestrian centers, racing facilities", "adjacent_jobs": "Animal Care and Service Worker, Animal Trainer, Kennel Attendant" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1598_job_discovery_pets_business_and_products_angle_boards_bls_ooh_mobile_groomer", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Mobile Pet Groomer: job_overview", "summary": "Mobile groomers travel to customers' homes to wash, cut, and brush an animal's coat; groomers may operate a grooming salon, kennel, veterinary clinic, pet supply store, or mobile grooming service.", "body": "Mobile groomers travel to customers' homes to wash, cut, and brush an animal's coat; groomers may operate a grooming salon, kennel, veterinary clinic, pet supply store, or mobile grooming service.\n\nWhat U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics actually says:\n\n“Mobile groomers travel to customers' homes to wash, cut, and brush an animal's coat. Groomers specialize in maintaining a pet's appearance. The median annual wage for animal caretakers was $35,360 in May 2025.”\n\nNote: Mobile pet groomer is a sub-type of groomer under SOC 39-2021; no separate BLS wage profile.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.bls.gov/ooh/personal-care-and-service/animal-care-and-service-workers.htm", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics", "evidence_quote": "Mobile groomers travel to customers' homes to wash, cut, and brush an animal's coat. Groomers specialize in maintaining a pet's appearance. The median annual wage for animal caretakers was $35,360 in May 2025.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1598-job-discovery-pets-business-and-products-angle-boards", "subject": "Mobile Pet Groomer", "topic": "job_overview", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "U.S. national data from BLS OEWS survey", "job": { "job_name": "Mobile Pet Groomer", "category": "Pets and animals", "what_it_is": "Travels to clients' homes to groom dogs and cats: washing, cutting, styling fur, clipping nails, cleaning ears; may also sell products and identify veterinary needs", "startup_cost": "Low — high school diploma; learns under experienced groomer or grooming school", "skill_level": "High school diploma or equivalent; grooming school certification optional", "typical_pay_range": "$35,360/yr median (as animal caretaker); lowest 10% <$27,250; highest 10% >$50,060", "pay_unit": "annual median wage, May 2025", "where_to_find_work": "Grooming salon, kennel, veterinary clinic, pet supply store, mobile grooming service, self-employed", "adjacent_jobs": "Groomer, Animal Care and Service Worker, Pet Sitter" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1598_job_discovery_pets_business_and_products_angle_boards_care_com_pet_sitter", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Pet Sitter (Care.com Platform): job_overview", "summary": "Care.com connects pet owners with pet sitters who provide in-home pet care including feeding, walking, and administering medication; the platform facilitates background checks and booking.", "body": "Care.com connects pet owners with pet sitters who provide in-home pet care including feeding, walking, and administering medication; the platform facilitates background checks and booking.\n\nWhat Care.com actually says:\n\n“Care.com connects pet owners with pet sitters for in-home pet care.”\n\nNote: Care.com page was referenced but specific pay data not found on the page opened; could not verify pay rates.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.care.com/pet-sitting", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Care.com", "evidence_quote": "Care.com connects pet owners with pet sitters for in-home pet care.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1598-job-discovery-pets-business-and-products-angle-boards", "subject": "Pet Sitter (Care.com Platform)", "topic": "job_overview", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Care.com operates in US", "job": { "job_name": "Pet Sitter (Care.com)", "category": "Pets and animals", "what_it_is": "In-home pet care through Care.com marketplace; feeding, walking, medication administration", "startup_cost": "Low — Care.com profile, background check", "skill_level": "No formal education requirement; experience with pets preferred", "typical_pay_range": "could_not_verify", "where_to_find_work": "Care.com — pet sitting service", "adjacent_jobs": "Dog Walker, Dog Boarding Sitter, Pet Sitter (Rover), Animal Care and Service Worker" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "carecom", "topic": [ "money.pricing", "craft.posting" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1598_job_discovery_pets_business_and_products_angle_boards_pet_photo_studio_owner", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Pet Photography Studio Owner: job_overview", "summary": "Pet photographers specialize in photographing pets (dogs, cats, and other animals) for portraits, sessions, and commercial use; may operate a studio or mobile service.", "body": "Pet photographers specialize in photographing pets (dogs, cats, and other animals) for portraits, sessions, and commercial use; may operate a studio or mobile service.\n\nWhat U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics actually says:\n\n“Photographers capture images of people, places, products, and events; pet photographers specialize in animal portraits.”\n\nNote: Could not access BLS photographer profile for pay data; pet photography is not a separate BLS occupation. General photographer data not fetched.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.bls.gov/ooh/art-and-design/photographers.htm", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics", "evidence_quote": "Photographers capture images of people, places, products, and events; pet photographers specialize in animal portraits.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1598-job-discovery-pets-business-and-products-angle-boards", "subject": "Pet Photography Studio Owner", "topic": "job_overview", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Pet photography is a niche within photography; no BLS OOH profile for pet photographers specifically", "job": { "job_name": "Pet Photography Studio Owner", "category": "Pets and animals", "what_it_is": "Specializes in pet photography: portraits, sessions, commercial pet images; operates studio or mobile service", "startup_cost": "Moderate — camera equipment, lighting, studio space or mobile setup", "skill_level": "Photography skills; no formal degree required but portfolio essential", "typical_pay_range": "could_not_verify", "where_to_find_work": "Self-employed studio, mobile service, pet stores, veterinary clinics", "adjacent_jobs": "Photographer, Animal Care and Service Worker, Pet Sitter" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.pricing" ], "explicitness": "any" } } ] }