Profession
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.
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New Zealand
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๐ณ๐ฟ New Zealand2026
Animal care attendantTahatลซ Career Ideas T00608
GroupAll
Median57,000 NZD
AverageN/A
Middle 50%50,000 NZD - 72,000 NZD
Decile range50,000 NZD - 99,000 NZD
Bottom decile50,000 NZD
Top decile99,000 NZD
Sources
- Tahatลซ Career Navigator remuneration estimates accessed 2026-06-122026 - Tahatลซ Career Ideas
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