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 worker
ESCO occupation · 16 essential, 19 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
work with veterinarians
groom animals
follow verbal instructions
feed pets
assess animal behaviour
stay alert
control animal movement
maintain customer service
follow written instructions
maintain animal accommodation
bathe dogs
assess animal's condition
provide dog walking services
assist in transportation of animals
Optional & specialised skills
maintain equipment
maintain welfare of animals during transportation
create animal records
advise on animal welfare
handle veterinary emergencies
animal welfare legislation
maintain professional administration
advise customers on appropriate pet care
anatomy of animals
train employees
provide an enriching environment for animals
physiology of animals
instruct on animal care
animal nutrition
communicate with customers
implement exercise activities for animals
animal training
work in shifts
animal behaviour
Other matches: kennel supervisor · crop production worker · civil engineering worker · community social worker · aquaculture harvesting worker
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.