§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

kennel supervisor

Kennel supervisors monitor the daily operations of the kennel under their supervision.

Description

Kennel supervisors monitor the daily operations of the kennel under their supervision. They ensure that the pets kept in kennels are being properly handled and cared for. Kennel supervisors supervise the working staff and maintain contact with the owners of the pets while they drop off or pick up the pets.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

animal welfare legislation animal behaviour anatomy of animals animal nutrition physiology of animals

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

animal training

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

follow verbal instructions monitor the welfare of animals supervise work work with veterinarians order supplies manage staff protect health and safety when handling animals advise customers on appropriate pet care follow written instructions maintain customer service control animal movement communicate with customers manage schedule of tasks recruit employees instruct on animal care assess animal behaviour

OPTIONALOptional competences

groom animals work in shifts provide first aid to animals manage a small-to-medium business provide an enriching environment for animals plan shifts of employees create animal records plan dog grooming work feed pets provide dog walking services stay alert handle veterinary emergencies train employees maintain professional administration assist in transportation of animals advise on animal welfare administer appointments maintain animal accommodation hygienic implement exercise activities for animals

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