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 therapist
ESCO occupation · 20 essential, 35 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
manage personal professional development
physiology of animals
animal welfare
advise on animal welfare
deal with challenging people
handle veterinary emergencies
assess the animal’s rehabilitation requirements
anatomy of animals
monitor the welfare of animals
signs of animal illness
environmental enrichment for animals
biosecurity related to animals
apply safe work practices in a veterinary setting
manage animal biosecurity
animal welfare legislation
animal behaviour
prepare animal therapy equipment
protect health and safety when handling animals
plan physical rehabilitation of animals
manage animal hygiene
Optional & specialised skills
administer hydrotherapy
develop an animal handling strategy
safe work practices in a veterinary setting
select animals for training
provide mentorship
animal production science
cope with challenging circumstances in the veterinary sector
assess animal behaviour
use physiotherapy for treatment of animals
assess animal's condition
veterinary terminology
use different communication channels
take advantage of learning opportunities in veterinary science
manage animal welfare
safely interact with animals
perform massage techniques on animals
provide support to veterinary clients
control animal movement
use animal chiropractic techniques
understand the animal's situation
assess animal nutrition
make decisions regarding the animal's welfare
use osteopathic techniques to improve health of animals
maintain veterinary clinical records
interview animal owners on animals' conditions
communicate with customers
calculate rates per hours
consider environmental factors in long-term care for animals
prescribe physical therapy to animals
collaborate with animal related professionals
maintain animal accommodation
design plans to address undesirable behaviour in animals
apply numeracy skills
treat animals ethically
implement training programmes for animals
Other matches: alternative animal therapist · animal massage therapist · recreational therapist · animal behaviourist · animal osteopath
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.