# Competences — animal shelter worker

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/7ceb2340-339c-4367-bc4e-e08f57c992f6).

## Essential

- **advise customers on appropriate pet care** (skill/competence)
- **anatomy of animals** (knowledge)
- **animal behaviour** (knowledge)
- **animal welfare legislation** (knowledge)
- **assess animal behaviour** (skill/competence)
- **assess animal's condition** (skill/competence)
- **assist in transportation of animals** (skill/competence)
- **control animal movement** (skill/competence)
- **create animal records** (skill/competence)
- **dispose of dead animals** (skill/competence)
- **instruct on animal care** (skill/competence)
- **interview people** (skill/competence)
- **maintain animal accommodation hygienic** (skill/competence)
- **manage animal adoption** (skill/competence)
- **monitor the welfare of animals** (skill/competence)
- **physiology of animals** (knowledge)
- **provide nutrition to animals** (skill/competence)
- **train dogs** (skill/competence)
- **work with veterinarians** (skill/competence)

## Optional

- administer appointments (skill/competence)
- advise on animal purchase (skill/competence)
- advise on animal welfare (skill/competence)
- animal training (knowledge)
- assess character (skill/competence)
- assist customers (skill/competence)
- communicate with customers (skill/competence)
- groom animals (skill/competence)
- handle veterinary emergencies (skill/competence)
- implement exercise activities for animals (skill/competence)
- maintain equipment (skill/competence)
- maintain welfare of animals during transportation (skill/competence)
- order supplies (skill/competence)
- promote animals (skill/competence)
- provide an enriching environment for animals (skill/competence)
- provide dog walking services (skill/competence)
- provide first aid to animals (skill/competence)
- unload supplies (skill/competence)
- wear appropriate protective gear (skill/competence)
- work in shifts (skill/competence)