Overview
Boarding Kennel or Cattery Operators manage the operations of establishments which offer temporary boarding for dogs and cats.
Day-to-day
- 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.
Considerations
- Working outdoors
- Stressful
To become a Boarding Kennel and Cattery Operator
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You can work as a Boarding Kennel or Cattery Operator without formal qualifications, however, they may be useful. Some workers have a certificate III or IV.