4614 Domestic Animal Care Workers
4614 Domestic Animal Care Workers
Provide routine care, exercise and grooming services for domestic animals.
Animal Trainers are excluded from this unit group. Animal Trainers are included in Unit Group 3411 Animal Trainers and Zookeepers.
OSCA skill level
The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
- Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience
- Skill Level 5: AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education
461431 Dog Walker
Walks dogs for exercise on behalf of owners.
Skill level: 5
Main tasks
- Walks dogs for exercise
- Transports dogs safely and securely between homes and exercise locations
- Ensures health and safety of dogs under their care
- Encourages good behaviour and applies positive reward methods to dogs in public settings
- Cleans up waste and follows council guidelines
- Evaluates situations to ensure own personal safety
461432 Domestic Animal Attendant
Provides routine care for domestic animals, including feeding, exercising, monitoring their health and cleaning the shelter areas.
Dog Walkers are excluded from this occupation. Dog Walkers are included in Occupation 461431 Dog Walker.
Alternative title
- Kennel Hand
Skill level: 4
Main tasks
- Feeds and waters animals according to their individual dietary requirements
- Exercises animals regularly to ensure their physical and mental well being
- Transfers animals between enclosures by leading or carrying them
- Cleans and maintains kennels, cages and enclosures to ensure a safe environment for animals
- Provides basic grooming for animals, such as brushing and bathing
- Monitors the health of animals, treats minor injuries, and reports any health concerns
- Administers medications or treatments to animals as directed by a Veterinarian
- Ensures adherence to infection control procedures
461433 Pet Groomer
Washes, dries, brushes, combs, cuts and styles pets' coats, clips their nails and cleans their ears.
Skill level: 4
Main tasks
- Washes, shampoos and dries pets' coats
- Brushes and combs pets' coats to remove tangles and mats
- Trims and cuts pets' coats to desired length and style
- Clips pets' nails to ensure they are an appropriate length
- Cleans pets' ears to remove dirt and debris
- Identifies health issues in pets, such as ear infections, skin conditions or tooth decay, and informs pet owners
- Provides services such as teeth brushing and anal gland expression
- Maintains cleanliness and hygiene of grooming tools and equipment
- Provides advice and recommendations to pet owners regarding grooming techniques and products
461499 Domestic Animal Care Workers nec
This occupation group covers Domestic Animal Care Workers not elsewhere classified.
Skill level: 4
Occupations in this group include:
- Pet Sitter