# Tasks & work activities — horse trainer

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 39-2021.00 (Animal Caretakers) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 5164; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

## Task statements

- **[Core]** Do facility laundry and clean, organize, maintain, and disinfect animal quarters, such as pens and stables, and equipment, such as saddles and bridles.
- **[Core]** Advise pet owners on how to care for their pets' health.
- **[Core]** Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.
- **[Core]** Answer telephones and schedule appointments.
- **[Core]** Examine and observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury.
- **[Core]** Respond to questions from patrons, and provide information about animals, such as behavior, habitat, breeding habits, or facility activities.
- **[Core]** Provide treatment to sick or injured animals, or contact veterinarians to secure treatment.
- **[Core]** Collect and record animal information, such as weight, size, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake.
- **[Core]** Perform animal grooming duties, such as washing, brushing, clipping, and trimming coats, cutting nails, and cleaning ears.
- **[Core]** Exercise animals to maintain their physical and mental health.
- **[Supplemental]** Order, unload, and store feed and supplies.
- **[Core]** Mix food, liquid formulas, medications, or food supplements according to instructions, prescriptions, and knowledge of animal species.
- **[Supplemental]** Clean and disinfect surgical equipment.
- **[Supplemental]** Discuss with clients their pets' grooming needs.
- **[Supplemental]** Observe and caution children petting and feeding animals in designated areas to ensure the safety of humans and animals.
- **[Supplemental]** Find homes for stray or unwanted animals.
- **[Supplemental]** Adjust controls to regulate specified temperature and humidity of animal quarters, nurseries, or exhibit areas.
- **[Supplemental]** Anesthetize and inoculate animals, according to instructions.
- **[Supplemental]** Transfer animals between enclosures to facilitate breeding, birthing, shipping, or rearrangement of exhibits.
- **[Supplemental]** Install, maintain, and repair animal care facility equipment, such as infrared lights, feeding devices, and cages.
- **[Supplemental]** Train animals to perform certain tasks.
- **[Supplemental]** Sell pet food and supplies.

## Detailed work activities

- Administer basic health care or medical treatments.
- Care for animals.
- Clean facilities or work areas.
- Clean tools or equipment.
- Confer with clients to discuss treatment plans or progress.
- Discuss service options or needs with clients.
- Document client health or progress.
- Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.
- Maintain facilities.
- Maintain supply or equipment inventories.
- Monitor health or behavior of people or animals.
- Monitor patron activities to identify problems or potential problems.
- Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
- Perform administrative or clerical tasks.
- Perform housekeeping duties.
- Prepare foods or meals.
- Provide care for animals.
- Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers.
- Respond to customer inquiries.
- Schedule appointments.
- Sell products or services.
- Train animals.