Cat Keeper
ねこかいくしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A specialist who prepares cat living environments and provides appropriate care through health management and behavior observation.
Description
Cat keepers specialize in caring for cats in animal protection facilities, pet shops, breeder facilities, and similar places. Main duties include feeding and watering, cleaning and hygiene management of cat enclosures, observing and recording health conditions, environmental maintenance (installing play equipment and resting areas), breeding management, and collaboration with veterinarians and owners. From an animal welfare perspective, creating low-stress environments and care utilizing knowledge of animal behavior are required.
Future Outlook
Due to the expansion of the pet market and increasing awareness of animal welfare, the demand for cat keepers with specialized husbandry skills is expected to increase steadily.
Personality Traits
Excellent Observation Skills / Likes Animals / Meticulous / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Contract Employee / Day Shift / Full-time Employee / Part-time Available / Shift Work
Career Path
Animal Breeding Assistant → Pet Shop Staff → Cat Cafe Staff → Animal Protection Facility Staff → Facility Operations Manager
Required Skills
Animal Housing Cleaning and Hygiene Management / Animal Welfare Knowledge / Environmental Maintenance / Feeding and Watering Management (Cats) / Health Status Evaluation and Record Keeping
Recommended Skills
Basics of First Aid and Animal Nursing / Cat Ethology / Communication Skills (Owner Interaction) / Companion Animal Husbandry Manager
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is essential to not miss changes in health status or behavior. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because continuous acquisition of knowledge in areas such as animal welfare and ethology is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because numerical analysis is hardly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Companion Animal Husbandry Manager
Aliases
- Cat Care Staff
- Cat Keeper
Related Jobs
- Animal Keeper
- Animal Nurse
- Pet Sitter
- Veterinarian