# Competences — kennel worker

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/15dfabf5-71e0-400e-af48-4c6f92ef4392).

## Essential

- **assess animal behaviour** (skill/competence)
- **assess animal's condition** (skill/competence)
- **assist in transportation of animals** (skill/competence)
- **bathe dogs** (skill/competence)
- **control animal movement** (skill/competence)
- **feed pets** (skill/competence)
- **follow verbal instructions** (skill/competence)
- **follow written instructions** (skill/competence)
- **groom animals** (skill/competence)
- **maintain animal accommodation hygienic** (skill/competence)
- **maintain customer service** (skill/competence)
- **monitor the welfare of animals** (skill/competence)
- **protect health and safety when handling animals** (skill/competence)
- **provide dog walking services** (skill/competence)
- **stay alert** (skill/competence)
- **work with veterinarians** (skill/competence)

## Optional

- advise customers on appropriate pet care (skill/competence)
- advise on animal welfare (skill/competence)
- anatomy of animals (knowledge)
- animal behaviour (knowledge)
- animal nutrition (knowledge)
- animal training (knowledge)
- animal welfare legislation (knowledge)
- communicate with customers (skill/competence)
- create animal records (skill/competence)
- handle veterinary emergencies (skill/competence)
- implement exercise activities for animals (skill/competence)
- instruct on animal care (skill/competence)
- maintain equipment (skill/competence)
- maintain professional administration (skill/competence)
- maintain welfare of animals during transportation (skill/competence)
- physiology of animals (knowledge)
- provide an enriching environment for animals (skill/competence)
- train employees (skill/competence)
- work in shifts (skill/competence)