Kennel Worker Current Vacancies

2008-06-13:

Kennel workers care for dogs and cats in kennels or catteries. They feed and groom the animals, exercise dogs, keep the premises clean and care for animals who become ill or distressed.
Kennel workers may be employed in boarding kennels, which provide care for animals whilst their owners are away for short periods, or by organisations such as the RSPCA, which look after stray, abandoned or mistreated animals.

Some kennels may specialise in racing, breeding, hunt, quarantine or training. Kennel workers work about 40 hours a week, usually starting early in the morning. night work is common. Part-time work may be available.

Kennel work can be physically demanding, and involve working in noisy, dirty or smelly conditions. Kennel workers have to work outdoors in all weathers conditions.
quarantine kennels the demand for workers has decreased significantly now that fewer dogs have to spend time in quarantine.

Some kennel workers use their experience to move into other animal careers, such as dog trainer, RSPCA or SSPCA inspector or veterinary nurse. Some larger kennels provide live-in accommodation. (Permalink)