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Boarding Kennel or Cattery Operator

149911 · Sedentary Next-day ready
Career data Verified

Animal care attendants provide shelter, food, exercise and basic health care for pets and other domesticated animals.

Most common salary $50k – $72k
Upper salary up to $99k
Training 0-1 year
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Description

Organises and controls the operations of an establishment which offers temporary boarding for dogs and cats.

Typical work tasks

  • Directs and oversees reservation; organises the feeding, bathing and grooming of animals at their facility; detects illnesses and injuries and arranges appropriate treatment; plans and supervises animal activities; assesses and reviews customer satisfaction; oversees accounting and purchasing activities; ensures compliance with appropriate legislation; trains staff.

Typical work environment

  • Frequently works indoors in offices.
  • Works outdoors frequently to monitor and inspect animals and their care.
  • Often works in adequately heated, ventilated and clean, well maintained offices.However outdoor areas are likely to be open to the elements and conditions will alter according to the weather conditions.

Typical physical and mental demands

  • Sedentary work with frequent sitting in offices or at meetings with owners.
  • Stands and walks frequently in offices, and on premises.
  • Lifting, carrying or pulling is not a significant component of the job.
  • Bending, squatting or crouching may be required occasionally when inspecting animals.
  • Occasional to frequent repetitive hand and finger movements are required when using hand-held objects/equipment including pens, calculators and using a keyboard and mouse.
  • Driving is not a significant feature of the job.
  • Mental skills necessary include a high level of cognitive functioning with communication, interpersonal, negotiation, financial, organisational, problem solving, critical thinking and decision-making capabilities.
Entry signal Model estimate

Enter via experience or on-the-job training; no mandatory pre-entry qualification. A licence may be required for some roles or employers. Flagged next-day ready.

Entry barrier Experience or on-job training
Licence / registration Licence may be required
ANZSCO skill level 2
Next-day ready Yes

Unverified — this label is model-generated and not yet clinician-reviewed. Confirm against the WTDS before relying on it.

How this was determined (model-generated): Caravan/kennel operator: exp pathway, licensing may_be_required; next_day_ready corrected to true per formula (barrier exp_or_training, licence not required).

Entry Requirements

  • A relevant NZQF Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2). At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.

Further Comments

  • There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.