Kennel Worker Personal Service Workers

Observe and evaluate the behaviour of animals in order to work with them safely and recognise deviations from normal behaviour that signal compromised health and welfare.

Inspect the animal for any external signs of parasites, disease or injury. Use this information to determine own actions and report your findings to owners.

Assist with the transportation of animals, including the loading and unloading of animals, the preparation of the transport vehicle, and maintaining the wellbeing of the animal throughout the transport process.

Direct, control or restrain some or part of an animal's, or a group of animals', movement.

Make sure that pets are given appropriate food and water on time.

Have the ability to follow spoken instructions received from colleagues. Strive to understand and clarify what is being requested.

Follow written directions in order to perform a task or carry out a step-by-step procedure.

Make sure animal enclosures such as habitats, terrariums, cages or kennels are in the appropriate and hygienic condition. Clean the enclosure and provide new bedding material if called for.

Monitor animals' physical condition and behaviour and report any concerns or unexpected changes, including signs of health or ill-health, appearance, condition of the animals' accommodation, intake of food and water …

Protect health and welfare of animals and their handlers.

Provide dog-walking services, including activities such as agreement of services with the customer, selection and use of handling equipment, interaction with the dog, and safe and responsible dog walking.

Consult veterinarians and assist them in the examination and nursing of animals.

Prepare dog by removing excess hair, knots and tangles. Bathe and clean a dog's coat and skin.

Prepare the environment for grooming, select the correct grooming equipment and grooming methods for the animal. Apply occupational health and safety principles of basic animal anatomy and physiology, including the …

The legal boundaries, codes of professional conduct, national and EU regulatory frameworks and legal procedures of working with animals and living organisms, ensuring their welfare and health.

Recommended Books

1 book

Routledge Handbook of Animal Welfare

Andrew Knight, Clive Phi…

2022

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Animal responses to specific conditions or stimuli. Animal behaviour, ethology, learning theory, training methods, equipment, as well as communicating and working with animals and humans.

Recommended Books

1 book

Haney's Art of Training Animals

Anonymous

2022

Aspects of how different animal species are fed and provided water. Different types of animal food, the quality criteria for animal food and methods to feed and give water to …

The study of animal body parts, their structure and dynamic relationships, on a level as demanded by the specific occupation.

The natural behavioural patterns of animals, i.e. how normal and abnormal behaviour might be expressed according to species, environment, human-animal interaction and occupation.

The study of the mechanical, physical, bioelectrical and biochemical functioning of animals, their organs and their cells.

Provide information to customers on how to feed and care for pets, appropriate food choices, vaccination needs, etc.

Prepare and provide information to individuals or groups of people on how to promote the health and well-being of animals, and how risks to animal health and welfare may be …

Respond to and communicate with customers in the most efficient and appropriate manner to enable them to access the desired products or services, or any other help they may require.

Create animal records according to industry relevant information and using appropriate record keeping systems.

Handle unforeseen incidents concerning animals and circumstances which call for urgent action in an appropriate professional manner.

Provide exercise opportunities that are suitable for respective animals and meet their particular physical requirements.

Regularly inspect and perform all required activities to maintain the equipment in functional order prior or after its use.

File and organise professional administration documents comprehensively, keep customer records, fill in forms or log books and prepare documents about company-related matter.

Keep the health and welfare of animals during transportation, including frequent monitoring for signs of stress and symptoms of ill health.

Provide an enriching environment for animals to allow the expression of natural behaviour, and including adjusting environmental conditions, delivering feeding and puzzle exercises, and implementing manipulation, social, and training activities.

Lead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving …

Work in rotating shifts, where the goal is to keep a service or production line running around the clock and each day of the week.

Provide employees in animal care with information on how to treat the animal, the animals eating habits, nutrition and medical condition and needs.