As a Kennel Supervisor, you will need to master following:

• advise customers on appropriate pet care
• anatomy of animals
• animal behaviour
• assess animal behaviour
• control animal movement
• instruct on animal care
• physiology of animals
• protect health and safety when handling animals
• work with veterinarians

More generally, a kennel supervisor is also versed in:

• animal nutrition
• animal welfare legislation
• communicate with customers
• follow verbal instructions
• follow written instructions
• maintain customer service
• manage schedule of tasks
• manage staff
• monitor the welfare of animals
• order supplies
• recruit employees
• supervise work

It also helps to know the following:

• administer appointments
• advise on animal welfare
• animal training
• assist in transportation of animals
• create animal records
• feed pets
• groom animals
• implement exercise activities for animals
• maintain animal accommodation
• manage a small-to-medium business
• plan dog grooming work
• provide an enriching environment for animals
• provide dog walking services
• provide first aid to animals
• handle veterinary emergencies
• maintain professional administration
• schedule shifts
• stay alert
• train employees
• work in shifts