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.

Alternative Labels

animal care manager

animal care supervisor

dog/cat boarding manager

dog/cat boarding supervisor

dog/cat kennel manager

dog/cat kennel supervisor

kennel manager

kennel operator

kennel supervisor

pet boarding manager

pet boarding operator

pet boarding supervisor

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

advise customers on appropriate pet care 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 protect health and safety when handling animals recruit employees supervise work work with veterinarians

Essential Knowledge

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

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

animal training

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/bc1748c7-29d6-43d5-a304-6b74f317ac26

Status

released

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