ISCO Specialization 5164.1.2 Kennel Worker
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Kennel Worker: Kennel workers handle animals in kennels or catteries and provide care for pets. They feed the animals, clean their cages, look after ill or old animals, groom them and take them out for a walk.
Essential Skills
- Maintain Animal Accommodation
- Maintain Customer Service
- Assess Animal Behaviour
- Provide Dog Walking Services
- Protect Health And Safety When Handling Animals
- Assess Animal'S Condition
- Follow Written Instructions
- Stay Alert
- Groom Animals
- Monitor The Welfare Of Animals
- Follow Verbal Instructions
- Bathe Dogs
- Assist In Transportation Of Animals
- Work With Veterinarians
- Feed Pets
- Control Animal Movement
Optional Skills
- Handle Veterinary Emergencies
- Physiology Of Animals
- Maintain Professional Administration
- Train Employees
- Animal Welfare Legislation
- Anatomy Of Animals
- Animal Behaviour
- Provide An Enriching Environment For Animals
- Create Animal Records
- Maintain Welfare Of Animals During Transportation
- Implement Exercise Activities For Animals
- Animal Training
- Advise On Animal Welfare
- Maintain Equipment
- Communicate With Customers
- Instruct On Animal Care
- Animal Nutrition
- Work In Shifts
- Advise Customers On Appropriate Pet Care
Alternative Names
- Pet Caretaker
- Kennel Keeper
- Pound Attendant
- Kennel Attendant
