Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
animal behaviourist
ESCO occupation · 36 essential, 20 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
animal welfare legislation
biosecurity related to animals
neuroanatomy of animals
design training programmes for animals
monitor the welfare of animals
handle veterinary emergencies
design plans to address undesirable behaviour in animals
manage animal hygiene
assess the compatibility of individuals and animals to work together
control animal movement
safely interact with animals
physiology of animals
advise on animal welfare
select animals for training
manage personal professional development
animal welfare
animal evolution
provide an enriching environment for animals
provide animal training
apply safe work practices in a veterinary setting
signs of animal illness
train animals and individuals to work together
neurophysiology of animals
anatomy of animals
environmental enrichment for animals
safe work practices in a veterinary setting
manage animal biosecurity
deal with challenging people
implement training programmes for animals
animal training
promote animal welfare
assess animal behaviour
manage animal welfare
implement exercise activities for animals
animal behaviour
design training programmes for individuals and animals
Optional & specialised skills
make decisions regarding the animal's welfare
assess animal's condition
cope with challenging circumstances in the veterinary sector
inspect data
maintain veterinary clinical records
take advantage of learning opportunities in veterinary science
animal production science
analyse environmental data
veterinary terminology
collaborate with animal related professionals
maintain animal accommodation
interview animal owners on animals' conditions
maintain relationships with animal welfare establishments
treat animals ethically
exercise patience
adapt to changing situations
provide improvement strategies
provide mentorship
use different communication channels
practise veterinary professional codes of conduct
Other matches: animal trainer · dog trainer · fur animals breeder · animal handler · live animal transporter
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.