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 handler
ESCO occupation · 25 essential, 14 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
assess animal behaviour
provide nutrition to animals
animal welfare legislation
handle veterinary emergencies
animal welfare
biosecurity related to animals
manage animal hygiene
environmental enrichment for animals
provide animal training
control animal movement
safe work practices in a veterinary setting
handle working animals
animal behaviour
physiology of animals
apply safe work practices in a veterinary setting
implement training programmes for animals
provide first aid to animals
treat animals ethically
anatomy of animals
manage animal welfare
provide an enriching environment for animals
manage animal biosecurity
signs of animal illness
monitor the welfare of animals
implement exercise activities for animals
Optional & specialised skills
take advantage of learning opportunities in veterinary science
calculate rates per hours
animal production science
handle animals for semen collection
assess animal's condition
groom animals
cope with challenging circumstances in the veterinary sector
understand the animal's situation
load animals for transportation
make decisions regarding the animal's welfare
interview animal owners on animals' conditions
maintain welfare of animals during transportation
apply numeracy skills
maintain animal accommodation
Other matches: animal trainer · dog trainer · airport baggage handler · foreign exchange trader · materials handler
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.