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 groomer
ESCO occupation · 25 essential, 16 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
provide facilities for animal grooming services
advise on animal welfare
treat animals ethically
dry dog's coat for further treatment
provide first aid to animals
manage animal biosecurity
monitor the welfare of animals
biosecurity related to animals
signs of animal illness
anatomy of animals
manage animal hygiene
groom animals
animal behaviour
plan dog grooming work
animal species
animal welfare
control animal movement
safe work practices in a veterinary setting
bathe dogs
physiology of animals
apply safe work practices in a veterinary setting
handle veterinary emergencies
animal welfare legislation
handle customer complaints
style a dog's coat
Optional & specialised skills
manage a small-to-medium business
assist customers
understand the needs of animals
assess animal's condition
make decisions regarding the animal's welfare
deal with challenging people
understand the animal's situation
follow work schedule
interview animal owners on animals' conditions
calculate rates per hours
apply numeracy skills
take advantage of learning opportunities in veterinary science
cope with challenging circumstances in the veterinary sector
manage animal welfare
environmental enrichment for animals
communicate with customers
Other matches: aircraft groomer · fur animals breeder · animal handler · live animal transporter · animal shelter worker
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.