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
protect health and safety when handling animals
control animal movement
animal behaviour
follow verbal instructions
animal welfare legislation
maintain customer service
manage schedule of tasks
supervise work
follow written instructions
recruit employees
physiology of animals
anatomy of animals
work with veterinarians
manage staff
communicate with customers
instruct on animal care
assess animal behaviour
order supplies
advise customers on appropriate pet care
animal nutrition
Optional & specialised skills
train employees
manage a small-to-medium business
create animal records
show social competences
implement exercise activities for animals
assist in transportation of animals
provide an enriching environment for animals
plan dog grooming work
feed pets
maintain professional administration
groom animals
handle veterinary emergencies
maintain animal accommodation
advise on animal welfare
provide first aid to animals
stay alert
work in shifts
animal training
provide dog walking services
schedule shifts
administer appointments
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.