A kennel hand is a professional who works to provide food, water and shelter to the animals.
Animal handlers work with different pet-related businesses and organisations and perform a range of tasks to help in the care and well-being of a variety of animal species. Their tasks include providing food and water, keeping the kennels clean and playing with and walking the dogs to keep them safe and healthy.
The purpose of the Kennel Hand is to make sure that the kennel facility runs smoothly while ensuring the animals remain safe and well cared for. Some specific duties and responsibilities to incorporate into your job description for Kennel Assistant positions include giving food and water to animals according to care plans, washing the kennels and common areas, taking animals for walks and playing with them to make them feel comfortable and watching animals and reporting any problems with their behaviors or health, groom and bathe the animals and give medications or treatments to animals as directed by a Veterinarian. Apart from this, they also greet customers, process transactions and answer phone calls, documenting all care provided and any incidents that occur.
 Skill Level: |
3 |
| Alternative Tittle: |
Kennel Assistant |
| Migration Strategy: |
CSOL |
| ANZSCO Code: |
361115 |
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia:
AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV ANZSCO Skill Level 3.
In New Zealand:
NZ Register Level 4 qualification ANZSCO Skill Level 3
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 needed.
Post: Kennel Hand
Average Age: 33.1
Post: Kennel Hand
Average Age: 28.8
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If you want to go to Australia and work as an Internal Kennel Hand ANZSCO Code 361115, then you need to get a visa sponsorship from a valid Australian employer. A minimum of 1 year of relevant employment is required. In addition to at least one year of highly relevant employment within the last five years before application. Whatever the different visa options may be, you have to satisfy several important requirements. Typically, you should be under 45 years old. You have to demonstrate at least "competent English" (for example, IELTS 6.0 or an equivalent). It is compulsory to have a proper skills assessment by the right authority. In the case of a Kennel Hand, the VETASSESS skill assessment is also needed to satisfy health and good character conditions as mentioned in Department of Home Affairs.
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