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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

kennel worker

Kennel workers handle animals in kennels or catteries and provide care for pets.

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Description

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.

Theoretical Knowledge
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
animal welfare legislationanimal traininganimal behaviouranatomy of animalsanimal nutritionphysiology of animals
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
groom animalsfollow verbal instructionsmonitor the welfare of animalsassess animal's conditionwork with veterinariansfeed petsprotect health and safety when handling animalsfollow written instructionsmaintain customer servicecontrol animal movementprovide dog walking servicesstay alertassist in transportation of animalsbathe dogsmaintain animal accommodation hygienicassess animal behaviour
OPTIONALOptional competences
maintain equipmentwork in shiftsmaintain welfare of animals during transportationprovide an enriching environment for animalscreate animal recordsadvise customers on appropriate pet carehandle veterinary emergenciescommunicate with customerstrain employeesmaintain professional administrationadvise on animal welfareinstruct on animal careimplement exercise activities for animals

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

35 total
16 essential · 19 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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