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
kennel supervisor
ESCO occupation · 21 essential, 21 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
monitor the welfare of animals
follow verbal instructions
follow written instructions
work with veterinarians
protect health and safety when handling animals
communicate with customers
supervise work
order supplies
manage staff
physiology of animals
instruct on animal care
animal nutrition
animal welfare legislation
anatomy of animals
maintain customer service
recruit employees
manage schedule of tasks
control animal movement
advise customers on appropriate pet care
assess animal behaviour
animal behaviour
Optional & specialised skills
feed pets
administer appointments
schedule shifts
provide first aid to animals
maintain animal accommodation
stay alert
groom animals
handle veterinary emergencies
implement exercise activities for animals
work in shifts
manage a small-to-medium business
provide an enriching environment for animals
show social competences
create animal records
assist in transportation of animals
animal training
plan dog grooming work
maintain professional administration
train employees
advise on animal welfare
provide dog walking services
Other matches: kennel worker · plastering supervisor · structural ironwork supervisor · carpenter supervisor · paperhanger supervisor
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.