We surveyed 1,547 kennel technicians to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical kennel technician. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as a kennel technician?
Low
High
Working as a kennel technician typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.
Can I learn to become a kennel technician?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a kennel technician typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as a kennel technician?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically not very difficult to find a job as a kennel technician.
Do kennel technicians work full-time or part-time?
34% of kennel technicians work in full-time roles while 66% work part-time.
Is being a kennel technician stressful?
Low
High
Kennel technicians tend not to find their jobs stressful, which likely contributes positively to career satisfaction.
Is being organized important as a kennel technician?
Low
High
Organization is not considered a particuarly important part of being a kennel technician.
How competitive is the workplace for kennel technicians?
Low
High
Competition at work is not common for kennel technicians.
Does being a kennel technician require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
Time pressure tends not to be a major contributor of stress for kennel technicians.
Are kennel technicians allowed to express themselves creatively?
Low
High
Kennel technicians rarely get a chance to express themselves creatively.
Do kennel technicians have control over the direction of their work?
Low
High
Kennel technicians tend to have a set and inflexible work schedule that they are unable to deviate from too much.
Is being a kennel technician physically demanding?
Low
High
Being a kennel technician requires significant physical work, and is not a career for those unable to perform continuous and/or strenuous physical activity.
Are kennel technicians exposed to a wide variety of work?
Low
High
While sometimes repetitive, kennel technicians tend to have opportunities for variety in their work.
Does being a kennel technician require attention to detail?
Low
High
Attention to detail isn't necessarily required to be successful as a kennel technician.
Does being a good kennel technician require compassion and empathy?
Low
High
Strong compassion and empathy are critical to success as a kennel technician.