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

• assess animal behaviour
• assess animal's condition
• assist in transportation of animals
• bathe dogs
• control animal movement
• feed pets
• groom animals
• maintain animal accommodation
• protect health and safety when handling animals
• provide dog walking services
• work with veterinarians

More generally, a kennel worker is also versed in:

• follow verbal instructions
• follow written instructions
• maintain customer service
• monitor the welfare of animals
• stay alert

It also helps to know the following:

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