kennel supervisor
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.
Also called: pet boarding operator, dog/cat boarding supervisor, kennel operator, pet boarding supervisor, dog/cat boarding manager, animal care manager, pet boarding manager, kennel manager
- 21
- essential skills
- 20
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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- ISCO-08 group
Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- animal shelter workerWhat changes?10 skills in common
- animal care attendant8 skills in common
- kennel worker8 skills in common
- veterinary nurse8 skills in common
- alternative animal therapist7 skills in common
- animal behaviourist7 skills in common
- animal handler7 skills in common
- live animal transporter7 skills in common
Essential skills
21- advise customers on appropriate pet care
- anatomy of animals
- animal behaviour
- animal nutrition
- animal welfare legislation
- assess animal behaviour
- communicate with customers
- control animal movement
- follow verbal instructions
- follow written instructions
- instruct on animal care
- maintain customer service
- manage schedule of tasks
- manage staff
- monitor the welfare of animals
- order supplies
- physiology of animals
- protect health and safety when handling animals
- recruit employees
- supervise work
- work with veterinarians
Optional skills
20- administer appointments
- advise on animal welfare
- animal training
- assist in transportation of animals
- create animal records
- feed pets
- groom animals
- handle veterinary emergencies
- implement exercise activities for animals
- maintain animal accommodation hygienic
- maintain professional administration
- manage a small-to-medium business
- plan dog grooming work
- plan shifts of employees
- provide an enriching environment for animals
- provide dog walking services
- provide first aid to animals
- stay alert
- train employees
- work in shifts
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