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 welfare inspector
ESCO occupation · 26 essential, 14 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
handle veterinary emergencies
make decisions regarding the animal's welfare
instruct animal owners
signs of animal illness
promote animal welfare
treat animals ethically
advise on animal welfare
safe work practices in a veterinary setting
assess animal's condition
manage animal biosecurity
animal welfare
physiology of animals
animal production science
apply safe work practices in a veterinary setting
liaise with animal welfare agencies
animal behaviour
monitor the welfare of animals
sociocultural contexts in which animals are kept
rescue animals
maintain relationships with animal welfare establishments
environmental enrichment for animals
biosecurity related to animals
animal welfare legislation
provide mentorship
deal with challenging people
anatomy of animals
Optional & specialised skills
understand the animal's situation
investigate animal related incidents
develop an animal handling strategy
work effectively with other animal-related organisations
maintain working relationships
collaborate with animal related professionals
apply numeracy skills
prepare case files in relation to animal related investigations
cope with challenging circumstances in the veterinary sector
interview parties in relation to animal welfare investigations
coordinate care of neglected animals
provide animal related information for legal proceedings
write inspection reports
provide an enriching environment for animals
Other matches: official veterinarian · fur animals breeder · live animal transporter · animal care attendant · animal groomer
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.