OSCA 2024 · 172931 · Skill level 2
Boarding Kennel or Cattery Operator: OSCA 172931
ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026
Boarding Kennel or Cattery Operator is OSCA 2024 code 172931. It corresponds to ANZSCO 149911 Boarding Kennel or Cattery Operator, which is on the CSOL and ROL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.
ANZSCO equivalent
ANZSCO code for OSCA 172931
Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.
ANZSCO 149911
Boarding Kennel or Cattery Operator
On the Core Skills Occupation List, Regional Occupation List.
Visas for ANZSCO 149911
The job
What a boarding kennel or cattery operator does
Organises and controls the operations of an establishment which offers temporary boarding for dogs and cats.
Skill level 2: Associate degree, advanced diploma or diploma, or at least 3 years of relevant experience
Main tasks
Main tasks
- Manages the day-to-day operations of a boarding kennel or cattery
- Ensures the facility is clean, safe and well-maintained
- Receives and checks-in animals, ensuring all necessary documentation is completed
- Provides food, water and exercise for animals according to their specific needs
- Administers medications and treatments as required
- Monitors the health and behaviour of animals and seeks veterinary care when necessary
- Provides care and attention to animals to ensure their wellbeing
- Maintains records of animals' stays, including feeding schedules, medications and special instructions
- Handles customer enquiries, bookings and payments
- Oversees the hiring, training and supervision of staff
Unit group 1729
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Questions
OSCA 172931: common questions
What is the OSCA code for boarding kennel or cattery operator?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 172931?
Is Boarding Kennel or Cattery Operator on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, OSCA 2024 v1.0 (CC BY 4.0); Department of Home Affairs, checked 21 October 2026. General information only, not immigration advice.
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