Boarding Kennel or Cattery Operator (ANZSCO 149911)
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What a Boarding Kennel or Cattery Operator does
Organises and controls the operations of an establishment which offers temporary boarding for dogs and cats.
Key facts
- ANZSCO code
- 149911
- Skill level
- 2Associate degree, advanced diploma or diploma
- Assessing authority
- VETASSESS
- National shortage
- No shortage
Visa options
Occupation eligibility is one requirement; each visa page links to the rest.
Points-tested
- Subclass 189 Skilled IndependentNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
- Subclass 190 Skilled NominatedNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
- Subclass 491, state or territory nominatedNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
- Subclass 491, family sponsoredNot on its occupation listsNot eligible
Employer-sponsored
Shortage by state
- NationalNo shortage
- ACTNo shortage
- NSWNo shortage
- NTNo shortage
- QLDNo shortage
- SANo shortage
- TASNo shortage
- VICNo shortage
- WANo shortage
State and territory nomination
For the 190 and 491, each state and territory also has its own occupation list.
Common questions
What does a Boarding Kennel or Cattery Operator do?
Organises and controls the operations of an establishment which offers temporary boarding for dogs and cats. (ABS ANZSCO description.)
Is Boarding Kennel or Cattery Operator on the skilled occupation list?
Yes. Boarding Kennel or Cattery Operator (ANZSCO 149911) is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Regional Occupation List (ROL) (lists in force from 14 December 2024). It is listed for the 186, 482 and 494 visas.
What is the ANZSCO code for Boarding Kennel or Cattery Operator?
149911. Home Affairs uses ANZSCO codes for skilled visas.
How can a Boarding Kennel or Cattery Operator migrate to Australia?
The occupation lists Home Affairs publishes include Boarding Kennel or Cattery Operator for the Subclass 186, Subclass 482 and Subclass 494 visas. Being on a list is one requirement among several; each visa's page links to Home Affairs for the rest.
Who assesses Boarding Kennel or Cattery Operator for an Australian visa?
VETASSESS, the skills assessing authority listed for 149911.
Is Boarding Kennel or Cattery Operator in demand in Australia?
Jobs and Skills Australia rated it "No shortage" nationally in its 2025 Occupation Shortage List, with ratings for each state and territory shown above.