If you are an animal lover, especially dogs, then a job at a kennel might be right for you. In fact, it could even be your dream job. Unlike veterinary jobs, which require dealing with sick and injured animals and may not be for people who can’t bear to see people in pain, a kennel job will allow you to work with animals that are in good health.
There are a couple of qualities that really define a good kennel person. The first, obviously, is the love for animals. If you don’t love little furballs, why take the job? But you also have to be patient. Not all animals are perfectly behaved little angels, especially when they are away from home and nervous, so you need to be able to take it easy.
You also need to be able to work hard. Kennel jobs are often fun jobs, but they also involve a lot of hard and often dirty work. You will be feeding, washing and cleaning the animals, with all that that implies. Dogs and cats can make a lot of mess and work, so be prepared for it.
This makes up for the fun part of the job, where you bond with new animals. You’ll be playing with them, exercising them and taking them for walks, usually just being their best friends, and if you love animals this can be incredibly rewarding.
Unsurprisingly, the best place to look for kennel jobs is at kennels. A good way to increase your chances of getting a job at a kennel is to volunteer at your local animal rescue center. This will give you the experience you need to get paid work at the pound. This experience will put you leaps and bounds above all other applicants, and you could land a job that is an animal lover’s dream.